CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,363 km
5,197 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
8,363 km
5,197 mi / 4,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CPH GLS
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code CPH GLS
ICAO Code EKCH KGLS
City Copenhagen Galveston
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 29.270000, -94.860000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 8,363 kilometers (5,197 miles / 4,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Copenhagen, it's 12:37 in Galveston. 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.

The return flight from Galveston (GLS) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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