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LHR to WHP: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
5,425 mi
8,731 km · 4,714 nm
11h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,425 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 6m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from WHP?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 5,425 miles (8,731 km, 4,714 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to WHP?
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