# Distance from Firenze (FLR) to Houston (IAH)

> 8,933 km · estimated flight time 12h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,933 km / 5,551 mi / 4,823 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:33 in Firenze, it's 23:33 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 46 ft (IAH is lower than FLR)

## Airports

### [Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/flr-firenze-firenze-peretola-airport/1ef266df-515f-605c-9878-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Firenze, Italy
- ICAO: LIRQ
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 43.810000, 11.210000
- Elevation: 142 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:33 in Firenze, it's 23:33 in Houston.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/flr-firenze-firenze-peretola-airport/1ef266df-515f-605c-9878-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)