San FranciscoLondonFlight TimeSFO–LHR
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) takes 9h 46m on average, covering about 5,688 miles. Across 17 flights we tracked, the fastest was 9h 34m and the slowest 10h 9m, with Virgin Atlantic flying it most often.
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| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h 46m | 5,688 mi | 9h 34m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to LHR
Our current provider sample includes 6-7/day from SFO to LHR across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for ITM.
- First departure
- 12:15
- Last departure
- 23:15
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 10
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 787, Boeing 777, Boeing 737 · Terminal ITM · Seat map | 12:15 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 17 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to LHR?
The SFO to LHR flight takes 9h 46m on average based on 17 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from LHR?
SFO to LHR is about 5,688 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to LHR?
Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines fly the SFO to LHR route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to LHR?
Aircraft observed on SFO to LHR include Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-200.