BQH
London
United Kingdom
7,801 km
4,847 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,801 km
4,847 mi / 4,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BQH IAH
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BQH IAH
ICAO Code EGKB KIAH
City London Houston
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 598 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 29.980000, -95.340000

London (BQH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,801 kilometers (4,847 miles / 4,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:30 in London, it's 14:30 in Houston. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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