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BQH to IWS: distance & flight time
Biggin Hill (London Biggin Hill Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
4,869 mi
7,836 km · 4,231 nm
10h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,869 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 1m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BQH — London Biggin Hill Airport · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BQH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport16 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport23 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome11 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport12 mi away
Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BQH from IWS?
The flight distance from Biggin Hill (BQH) to Houston (IWS) is 4,869 miles (7,836 km, 4,231 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BQH to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Biggin Hill and Houston?
Houston is 6 hours behind Biggin Hill.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BQH to IWS?
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