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EFD to LCY: distance & flight time
Houston (Ellington Airport) → London (London City Airport)
4,856 mi
7,814 km · 4,219 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,856 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EFD from LCY?
The flight distance from Houston (EFD) to London (LCY) is 4,856 miles (7,814 km, 4,219 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EFD to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m 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 Houston and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EFD to LCY?
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