Which airlines fly the Airbus A380 from LHR to SFO?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Airbus A380 used on the LHR to SFO route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Airbus A380 flights from London to San Francisco?

Schedules vary by operator. For live schedules and fares, search by aircraft on the FlightFinder home page.

Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

London to San Francisco on the Airbus A380

LHR → SFO · operated by the Airbus A380

Distance: 8,616 km (5,354 mi)
Est. flight time: ~10h 28m
Operators on Airbus A380: 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Airbus A380 on LHR → SFO

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
British Airways	1	2026-05-20	2026-05-21

About the Airbus A380 on this route

The Airbus A380 is used by 1 operator on London → San Francisco.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Airbus A380 family page or the Airbus A380 safety record.

Other aircraft on the LHR–SFO route

Boeing 777 (all variants) — 2 observations
Airbus A350 — 1 observation
Boeing 787 Dreamliner — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: GB
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Arrival: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Airbus A380 on the LHR-SFO route?

Airlines observed operating the Airbus A380 on LHR to SFO include: British Airways.

How often does the Airbus A380 fly LHR-SFO?

The Airbus A380 was observed 1 time on the LHR–SFO route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from London to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance from London (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 8,616 km (5,354 miles). Estimated flight time is ~10h 28m.

What other aircraft fly the LHR-SFO route?

Other aircraft observed on LHR–SFO include: Boeing 777 (all variants), Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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