London to Sacramento

Flight distance, time and route map · LHR → SMF

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 65°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,478 km5,268 miles · 4,578 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 5 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 317° at departure
From
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
Sacramento to London

Questions

How far is London from Sacramento by plane?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Sacramento International Airport is 8,478 km (5,268 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from London to Sacramento?

About 11 h 5 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave London heading north-west (317°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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