Houston (HOU) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,839
miles
7,787
kilometers
4,205
nautical miles

🕐 9h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (41°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,839 7,742
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,839 7,742
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,839 7,259
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,839 7,259
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,839 9,678
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,839 7,259
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 4,839 miles across 10 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to LHR route connects Houston, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,839 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 41° 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4,839 miles (7,787 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to LHR typically take around 9h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,839 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.