LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,599 km
5,343 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LHR OAK
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code LHR OAK
ICAO Code EGLL KOAK
City London Oakland
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 83 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 37.720000, -122.220000

London (LHR) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in London, it's 01:16 in Oakland. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Oakland (OAK) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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