Los Angeles to London, Essex (LAX–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
5,446 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Concierge U Ltd. d/b/a Jet Concierge Club.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 12h 30m KLSQSV → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 12h 43m AAAYBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 12h 56m EI → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 13h 30m EKSK → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 5m AFDLKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 14h 10m AYEIIB → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 14h 33m TP → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 14h 36m AYIBLL → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 16h 29m AY → FR Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to London, Essex flights
VIE Vienna 17h OS → FR Vienna (VIE) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Los Angeles to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,446 mi 8h 59m nonstop +8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and STN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
AMS ~12h 30m LHR ~12h 43m DUB ~12h 56m CPH ~13h 30m CDG ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,279
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → STN
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
STN → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric LAX→STN LGB→STN PSP→STN
Distance from LAX – 17 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 8h 59m 10h 42m 8h 58m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Long Beach (LGB) to London, Essex flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
London, Essex is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
5,446 mi / 8,765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 59m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance5,446 mi / 8,765 km
Flight time8h 59m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 8h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 5,446 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London, Essex is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from STN to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to STN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to STN is about 8 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,446 miles (8,765 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB) and Palm Springs (PSP).