Flight time from Houston to London
IAH → LGW · George Bush Intercontinental Airport to London Gatwick Airport
The flight from Houston (IAH) to London (LGW) takes about 8h 12m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,843 miles (7,795 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 12m
When will you arrive?
London is 6 hours ahead of Houston. You cross 6 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Houston to London?
- About 8h 12m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,843 miles, or 7,795 km (4,209 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- London is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
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