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IAH to SEN: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Southend (Southend Airport)
4,867 mi
7,832 km · 4,229 nm
10h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,867 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 1m 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
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- SEN — Southend Airport · Southend, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 mi away
Near SEN
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport48 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport50 mi away
- RCS · Rochester Airport17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAH from SEN?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Southend (SEN) is 4,867 miles (7,832 km, 4,229 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to SEN?
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 Houston and Southend?
Southend is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAH to SEN?
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