Distance From San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport, SFO - STN Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 5354 miles or 8616 kilometers or 4649 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and London takes around 12 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 18 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SFO - STN

Kilometers		8616 km
Statute Miles		5354 miles
Nautical Miles		4649 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 18 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to London Stansted Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to STN Flight Path

Location of San Francisco International Airport & London Stansted Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, United States and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - STN

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
London time is 7 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2025-03-19, 20:13:07 PDT
London (United Kingdom)	2025-03-20, 03:13:07 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States

Destination

London Stansted Airport (STN / EGSS) London, United Kingdom