Flight time from London to Los Angeles

About 8,756 km (5,440 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 11h 25m.

Distance

8,756 km

5,440 miles

Flight time

11h 25m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

8h behind

Los Angeles

From

Departure time (local)

London to Los Angeles

8,756 km

5,440 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

11h 25m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Los Angeles at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Los Angeles, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 8,756 kilometres (5,440 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 11h 25m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Los Angeles is about 8 hours behind London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 8 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Los Angeles FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?

London to Los Angeles is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 11h 25m, based on a great-circle distance of 8,756 km (5,440 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Los Angeles?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Los Angeles is about 8,756 kilometres, or 5,440 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is about 8 hours behind London. Crossing 8 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.