LHR to SFO Route Guide
London, United Kingdom → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
EGLL (London, United Kingdom) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 4,652 NM (8,616 km / 5,353 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 316° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 12m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,652 NM
8,616 km / 5,353 mi
Initial Bearing
316° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 12m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,456 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,652 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LHR-SFO 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 SFO?
4,652 nautical miles (8,616 km / 5,353 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?
Approximately 10h 12m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LHR-SFO?
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?
316° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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