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IWS to LGW: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
4,865 mi
7,830 km · 4,228 nm
10h
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,865 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 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
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- LGW — London Gatwick 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 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
Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from LGW?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to London (LGW) is 4,865 miles (7,830 km, 4,228 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 IWS to LGW?
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