BQH
London
United Kingdom
8,796 km
5,465 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,796 km
5,465 mi / 4,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BQH LAX
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BQH LAX
ICAO Code EGKB KLAX
City London Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 598 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 33.940000, -118.410000

London (BQH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,796 kilometers (5,465 miles / 4,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 05:47 in London, it's 21:47 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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