Distance From San Francisco Airport to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from San Francisco Airport () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6200 miles or 9978 kilometers or 5385 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 San Francisco ( Peru ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and London takes around 14 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, Peru to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 14 hours 15 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 • - LHR

Kilometers		9978 km
Statute Miles		6200 miles
Nautical Miles		5385 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 15 minutes

San Francisco Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, Peru and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between San Francisco (Peru) and London (United Kingdom) is 5 Hours.
London time is 5 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (Peru)	2025-12-15, 06:48:32 -05
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 11:48:32 GMT

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

San Francisco Airport ( / SPTE) San Francisco, Peru

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom