CVF
Courcheval
France
8,531 km
5,301 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,531 km
5,301 mi / 4,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CVF IAH
Airport Name Courchevel Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CVF IAH
ICAO Code LFLJ KIAH
City Courcheval Houston
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Chicago
Elevation 6,588 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 45.400000, 6.630000 29.980000, -95.340000

Courcheval (CVF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Courchevel Airport (CVF) in Courcheval, France to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,531 kilometers (5,301 miles / 4,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 France 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 01:38 in Courcheval, it's 18:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,492 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Courchevel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Courcheval (CVF) follows a heading of 45° (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 Courchevel Airport (CVF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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