GLS
Galveston
United States
8,778 km
5,454 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
8,778 km
5,454 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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GLS PRG
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code GLS PRG
ICAO Code KGLS LKPR
City Galveston Prague
Country United States Czech Republic
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Prague
Elevation 6 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 50.100000, 14.260000

Galveston (GLS) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 8,778 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United States with Czech Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Galveston, it's 02:56 in Prague. 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 1,241 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Scholes International At Galveston Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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