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LHR to GLS: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport)
4,842 mi
7,792 km · 4,207 nm
9h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,842 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 58m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from GLS?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Galveston (GLS) is 4,842 miles (7,792 km, 4,207 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to GLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 58m 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 Galveston?
Galveston is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to GLS?
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