CKS
Carajas
Brazil
6,281 km
3,903 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
6,281 km
3,903 mi / 3,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Araguaina
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CKS IAH
Airport Name Carajas Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CKS IAH
ICAO Code SBCJ KIAH
City Carajas Houston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Araguaina America/Chicago
Elevation 2,064 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 29.980000, -95.340000

Carajas (CKS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 6,281 kilometers (3,903 miles / 3,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Carajas, it's 07:52 in Houston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,968 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carajas Airport (CKS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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