GLS
Galveston
United States
7,792 km
4,842 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,792 km
4,842 mi / 4,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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GLS LHR
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GLS LHR
ICAO Code KGLS EGLL
City Galveston London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 51.470000, -0.460000

Galveston (GLS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 7,792 kilometers (4,842 miles / 4,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 14:36 in Galveston, it's 20:36 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 (LHR) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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