Flight Time from Los Angeles to London
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) takes about 11h 4m, covering 5,443 mi (8,760 km). London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flight time
11h 4m
estimated nonstop
Distance
5,443 mi
Time difference
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Estimated nonstop time from great-circle distance and typical airline block speeds. Actual times vary about ±30 min with winds, routing and aircraft - eastbound is usually faster than westbound. Times shown for direct flights; connections add layover time.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to London?
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) takes approximately 11h 4m nonstop, covering a great-circle distance of 5,443 mi (8,760 km). London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Actual times vary by about 30 minutes with winds, air-traffic routing and aircraft type, and connecting flights take longer once you add layover time.
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