# Distance from Alajero (GMZ) to Houston (IAH)

> 7,441 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,441 km / 4,623 mi / 4,018 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 70° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 22:43 in Alajero, it's 16:43 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 620 ft (IAH is lower than GMZ)

## Airports

### [La Gomera Airport (GMZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmz-alajero-la-gomera-airport/1ef266de-e776-6564-b0d0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alajero, Spain
- ICAO: GCGM
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Coordinates: 28.030000, -17.210000
- Elevation: 716 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 22:43 in Alajero, it's 16:43 in Houston.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [La Gomera Airport (GMZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmz-alajero-la-gomera-airport/1ef266de-e776-6564-b0d0-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)