LAX to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 8,760 km (5,443 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to London?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 8,760 km (5,443 mi, 4,730 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of LAX.
Airlines flying LAX to LHR
11 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from London?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 8,760 km (5,443 mi, 4,730 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and LHR takes about 11h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from LAX?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to LHR?
11 airlines appear on the LAX-LHR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Los Angeles (LAX):
Other routes from London (LHR):
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