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San Francisco to London: flight time and arrival time
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Now in London
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Nonstop flight: about 10h · 5,354 miles · London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco
What time will you land?
If you take off from San Francisco at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in London, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 10 hours:
| Leave San Francisco | Arrive London |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 9 AM | 3 AM +1 day |
| 12 PM | 6 AM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 9 AM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 12 PM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 3 PM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 5:30 PM +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 east to London means "losing" 8 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in London, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to London?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to London takes about 10 hours. The route covers roughly 5,354 miles (8,617 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave San Francisco at 6 PM, what time will I land in London?
On a nonstop flight of about 10 hours, leaving San Francisco at 6:00 PM local time gets you to London at about 12 PM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and London?
London is currently 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.