Distance From Leeds Bradford Airport to San Francisco International Airport, LBA - SFO Distance

The distance from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5200 miles or 8369 kilometers or 4516 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Leeds ( United Kingdom ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Leeds and San Francisco takes around 11 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds, United Kingdom to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 11 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LBA - SFO

Kilometers		8369 km
Statute Miles		5200 miles
Nautical Miles		4516 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 57 minutes

Leeds Bradford Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - LBA to SFO Flight Path

Location of Leeds Bradford Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Leeds to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Leeds, United Kingdom and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Leeds, United Kingdom and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LBA - SFO

Time difference between Leeds (United Kingdom) and San Francisco (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Francisco time is 8 Hours behind Leeds.

Location	Local Time
Leeds (United Kingdom)	2026-07-10, 16:48:12 BST
San Francisco (United States)	2026-07-10, 08:48:12 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA / EGNM) Leeds, United Kingdom

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States