FNC
Funchal
Portugal
7,285 km
4,527 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,285 km
4,527 mi / 3,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FNC IAH
Airport Name Madeira Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FNC IAH
ICAO Code LPMA KIAH
City Funchal Houston
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 192 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 29.980000, -95.340000

Funchal (FNC) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,285 kilometers (4,527 miles / 3,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Portugal 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 13:37 in Funchal, it's 07:37 in Houston. With a 6-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 Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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