GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
7,672 km
4,767 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,672 km
4,767 mi / 4,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
40°
northeast

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GWS LHR
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GWS LHR
ICAO Code KGWS EGLL
City Glenwood Springs London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Denver Europe/London
Elevation 5,916 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 51.470000, -0.460000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 7,672 kilometers (4,767 miles / 4,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 03:22 in Glenwood Springs, it's 10:22 in London. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,833 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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