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Flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and London (LHR)

Los Angeles International Airport, United States ↔ London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

A direct route between Los Angeles and London appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

American Airlines (AA)British Airways (BA)United Airlines (UA)Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Distance
8,760 km
5,443 miles
Est. flight time
11h 27m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~8h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
7°
12/2
85mm
Feb
7°
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
8°
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept) ↗

Common questions

How far is Los Angeles from London?

Los Angeles (LAX) and London (LHR) are around 8,760 km (5,443 miles) apart — an estimated 11h 27m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the LAX–LHR route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?

Time difference ~ 8 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in United Kingdom?

Across United Kingdom, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 21°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United States and United Kingdom?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions; The US State Department rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.