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LGW to IWS: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
4,865 mi
7,830 km · 4,228 nm
10h
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,865 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 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
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 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 LGW from IWS?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Houston (IWS) 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 LGW to IWS?
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 London and Houston?
Houston is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to IWS?
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