Houston (IAH) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,843
miles
7,795
kilometers
4,209
nautical miles

🕐 9h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (42°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,843 7,749
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,843 7,749
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,843 7,265
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,843 7,265
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,843 9,686
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,843 7,265
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 international flight from United States to United Kingdom requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to LGW route connects Houston, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,843 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4,843 miles (7,795 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to LGW typically take around 9h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,843 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.