# Distance from Genova (GOA) to Houston (IAH)

> 8,737 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,737 km / 5,429 mi / 4,718 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 01:59 in Genova, it's 18:59 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 83 ft (IAH is higher than GOA)

## Airports

### [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Genova, Italy
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 44.410000, 8.840000
- Elevation: 13 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 01:59 in Genova, it's 18:59 in Houston.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)