LGW to LAX Route Guide
London, United Kingdom → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
EGKK (London, United Kingdom) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 4,750 NM (8,797 km / 5,466 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 312° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 24m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,750 NM
8,797 km / 5,466 mi
Initial Bearing
312° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 24m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,750 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
202 ft
EGKK
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,750 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LGW-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between LGW and LAX?
4,750 nautical miles (8,797 km / 5,466 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
Approximately 10h 24m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LGW-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
312° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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