Flight time from Los Angeles to London
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) takes about 10 h 45 min. Flying back from London to Los Angeles takes about 11 h 40 min. The two airports are 5,443 miles (8,760 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LAX → LHR | 10h 45m | Los Angeles → 3:45 AM the next day |
| LHR → LAX | 11h 40m | London → 12:40 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Los Angeles and London, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Los Angeles to London flight is usually quicker than London to Los Angeles. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to London?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) takes about 10 h 45 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 11 h 40 min.
How far is London from Los Angeles?
5,443 miles (8,760 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LAX and LHR airports.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Los Angeles at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in London?
Leaving Los Angeles at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in London at about 3:45 AM the next day local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.