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London to San Francisco: flight time and arrival time
Now in London
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Now in San Francisco
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Nonstop flight: about 11h 30m · 5,354 miles · San Francisco is 8 hours behind London
What time will you land?
If you take off from London at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in San Francisco, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes:
| Leave London | Arrive San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 9 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 12 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 3 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 6 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 9 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 3 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to San Francisco means your day stretches by 8 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from London to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from London to San Francisco takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers roughly 5,354 miles (8,617 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave London at 6 PM, what time will I land in San Francisco?
On a nonstop flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes, leaving London at 6:00 PM local time gets you to San Francisco at about 9:30 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between London and San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently 8 hours behind London.