SAN to LHR Route Guide
San Diego, United States → London, United Kingdom
Quick answer
KSAN (San Diego, United States) to EGLL (London, United Kingdom) is a 4,755 NM (8,806 km / 5,472 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 34° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 24m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,755 NM
8,806 km / 5,472 mi
Initial Bearing
34° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 24m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,765 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
17 ft
KSAN
Arrival Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,755 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAN-LHR 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 SAN and LHR?
4,755 nautical miles (8,806 km / 5,472 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Diego to London?
Approximately 10h 24m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAN-LHR?
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?
34° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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