GLS
Galveston
United States
7,823 km
4,861 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,823 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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GLS LGW
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code GLS LGW
ICAO Code KGLS EGKK
City Galveston London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 51.150000, -0.190000

Galveston (GLS) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 7,823 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Galveston, it's 02:31 in London. 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 London (LGW) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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