LHR to LAX Route Guide
London, United Kingdom → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
EGLL (London, United Kingdom) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 4,730 NM (8,760 km / 5,443 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 312° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 21m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,730 NM
8,760 km / 5,443 mi
Initial Bearing
312° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 21m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,690 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,730 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LHR-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 LHR and LAX?
4,730 nautical miles (8,760 km / 5,443 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
Approximately 10h 21m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LHR-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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