What is the flight distance between LGW and SFO?

Distance between Gatwick Airport (LGW) and SFO International Airport (SFO) is 8655 kilometers or 5378 miles.

Distance From Gatwick Airport to SFO International Airport (LGW - SFO Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from LGW to SFO?

Flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to SFO International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 10 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between London, United Kingdom and San Francisco, United States?

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and San Francisco (United States) is 8 Hours. San Francisco time is 8 Hours behind London. It is currently 23:04 in Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 15:04 in SFO International Airport (SFO).

The flight distance from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to SFO International Airport (SFO) is 5378 miles. This is equivalent to 8655 kilometers or 4671 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

8655 kilometers is the distance from Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom to SFO International Airport, United States.

Flight Duration between London, United Kingdom and San Francisco, United States

Estimated flight time from Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to SFO International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 10 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - SFO

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and San Francisco (United States) is 8 Hours.
Current local time in London is 2025-08-09, 23:04:46 BST and time in San Francisco is 2025-08-09, 15:04:46 PDT.
San Francisco time is 8 Hours behind London.

Gatwick Airport to SFO International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to SFO Flight Path

Location of Gatwick Airport & SFO International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and San Francisco, United States.

Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 51° 8' 53.2'' Longitude: W 0° 11' 25''
Current time:	2025-08-09, 23:04:46 BST
Current weather:	Gatwick Airport 15 day weather forecast

SFO International Airport
City:	San Francisco
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SFO
ICAO Code:	KSFO
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 37° 37' 8.3'' Longitude: W 122° 22' 29.6''
Current time:	2025-08-09, 15:04:46 PDT
Current weather:	SFO International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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