Houston (HOU) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,858

miles

7,819

kilometers

4,222

nautical miles

🕐 9h 45m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (42°)

Direction

🌍 +6h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	4,858	+2,915	7,773 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	4,858	+2,915	7,773 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	4,858	+2,429	7,287 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	4,858	+2,429	7,287 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	4,858	+4,858	9,716 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	4,858	+2,429	7,287 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 4,858 miles across 10 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to LGW route connects Houston, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,858 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 42° from Houston. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4,858 miles (7,819 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to LGW typically take around 9h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 4,858 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.