DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
8,256 km
5,130 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
8,256 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
297°
west northwest

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DUS GLS
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code DUS GLS
ICAO Code EDDL KGLS
City Dusseldorf Galveston
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 147 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 29.270000, -94.860000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 8,256 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Germany 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 21:17 in Dusseldorf, it's 14:17 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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