GPA
Patras
Greece
9,996 km
6,211 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,996 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GPA IAH
Airport Name Araxos Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GPA IAH
ICAO Code LGRX KIAH
City Patras Houston
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 46 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 29.980000, -95.340000

Patras (GPA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,996 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 11:09 in Patras, it's 03:09 in Houston. With a 8-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 Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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