CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,324 km
5,172 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,324 km
5,172 mi / 4,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPH IAH
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CPH IAH
ICAO Code EKCH KIAH
City Copenhagen Houston
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 29.980000, -95.340000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,324 kilometers (5,172 miles / 4,494 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 12:31 in Copenhagen, it's 05:31 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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