San Francisco to Northolt, Greater London (SFO–NHT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Northolt, Greater London
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,351 mi 8h 59m nonstop +8h ahead

SFO–NHT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → NHT
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
NHT → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Northolt, Greater London from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to RAF Northolt.
Metric SFO→NHT OAK→NHT
Distance from SFO 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 8h 59m 9h 1m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to RAF Northolt.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Northolt, Greater London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · NHT: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Northolt, Greater London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,351 mi / 8,611 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.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–NHT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Northolt, Greater London route.
Route details
Distance5,351 mi / 8,611 km
Flight time8h 59m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NHT
Full nameRAF Northolt
IATA / ICAONHT / EGWU
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation124 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to NHT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to RAF Northolt take about 8h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 5,351 miles.
Northolt, Greater London is 8 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from NHT to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 SFO to NHT

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and RAF Northolt (NHT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to NHT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to NHT is about 8 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,351 miles (8,611 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).