Flights London → Houston
LHR → IAH
Route overview
The flight route from London to Houston is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777, Boeing 767-300, and Boeing 787-8. The destination airport in Houston sees over 40 million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role as an international travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Houston (IAH) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Houston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Houston (IAH) heads north-west for about 7,763 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 7m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Houston it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-IAH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-IAH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 5 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The London-Houston route is about 7,763 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
