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Flight distance & time
San Francisco International Airport → London Heathrow Airport
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- Distance
- 8,615 km · 5,353 mi
- Flight time
- 11h 31m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 775 kg
This San Francisco International Airport → London Heathrow Airport route is 8,615 km (5,353 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 11h 31m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 775 kg.
See the reverse route: London Heathrow Airport → San Francisco International Airport
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- FromSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, California
- ToLHRLondon Heathrow AirportLondon, England
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Average daily flights~8 flights/day
Airlines on this route
British AirwaysUnited AirlinesVirgin Atlantic
Common questions
San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport FAQ
How far is San Francisco International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 8,615 km (5,353 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A direct SFO–LHR flight covers the distance in about 11h 31m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the SFO–LHR route is roughly 775 kg.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic operate scheduled service between SFO and LHR.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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