Distance from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
initial heading from London Heathrow Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the London Heathrow Airport–Los Angeles International Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in United States is approximately 8,760 km — that is 4,730 nautical miles or 5,443 statute miles. The initial heading from London Heathrow Airport is about 312° (northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 10h 31m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of London Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles International Airport?
The great-circle distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 8,760 km (4,730 nautical miles / 5,443 miles).
What direction is Los Angeles International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
Setting out from London Heathrow Airport, the initial bearing to Los Angeles International Airport is about 312°, which is roughly northwest.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 10h 31m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.