IAH
Houston
United States
7,762 km
4,823 miles
NHT
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,762 km
4,823 mi / 4,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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IAH NHT
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport RAF Northolt
IATA Code IAH NHT
ICAO Code KIAH EGWU
City Houston London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 96 ft 124 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 51.550000, -0.420000

Houston (IAH) to London (NHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to RAF Northolt (NHT) in London, United Kingdom is 7,762 kilometers (4,823 miles / 4,191 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 03:47 in Houston, it's 09:47 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 (NHT) to Houston (IAH) 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and RAF Northolt (NHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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