LondonSan FranciscoDirect FlightsLHR–SFO
London (London Heathrow Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from LHR to SFO is estimated at about 11h 38m, based on the 5,354-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 6-7/day across 3 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 10:35 to 18:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~11h 38m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,354 mi | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LHR to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from LHR to SFO across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 3, 5.
- First departure
- 10:35
- Last departure
- 18:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 787, Boeing 777 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 10:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to LHR flights — 6-7/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LHR to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 46 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LHR to SFO?
The LHR to SFO flight time is estimated at about 11h 38m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LHR from SFO?
LHR to SFO is about 5,354 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LHR to SFO?
Our current provider sample for LHR to SFO includes United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LHR to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LHR to SFO include Airbus A350, Boeing 787, Airbus A380, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Boeing 777.