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HOU to LHR: distance & flight time

Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)

4,839 mi
7,787 km · 4,205 nm
9h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,839 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 57m 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.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is HOU from LHR?

The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to London (LHR) is 4,839 miles (7,787 km, 4,205 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from HOU to LHR?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 57m 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 HOU to LHR?

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