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LondonSan Francisco

Flights from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Timezone shift+8hDirectionwestboundFlight time10h 30mDistance8,612 kmDirect3 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

8,612 km

Fastest Flight

10h 30m

Timezone Shift

+8h

Direct Airlines

3

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000
Airbus A380-800
Boeing 777
Boeing 777-300ER
+1 more

London to San Francisco Flights

Flights from London to San Francisco are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 10:05 and 11:40. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 8,612 km (5,351 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in San Francisco

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for San Francisco

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

14°

8°

102mm

Feb

16°

9°

84mm

Mar

17°

10°

76mm

Apr

18°

11°

41mm

May

19°

13°

20mm

Jun

21°

14°

5mm

Jul

22°

14°

0mm

Aug

22°

15°

0mm

Sep

23°

16°

5mm

Oct

22°

14°

20mm

Nov

18°

11°

61mm

Dec

14°

9°

108mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

LHR

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 7.5/10

Min connection: 60min

SFO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 6.5/10

Min connection: 45min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

UA
United Airlines
10:05Boeing 77710h 30m
UA
United Airlines
10:05Boeing 77710h 30m
UA
United Airlines
10:05Boeing 77710h 30m

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Return & Connections

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Return flight jetlag analysis

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London to San Francisco Jetlag Recovery Guide

8-hour timezone shift westbound · ~6.2 day recovery — departure timing tips, light exposure schedule, and day-by-day plan

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