GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
6,418 km
3,988 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
6,418 km
3,988 mi / 3,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GRY IAH
Airport Name Grimsey Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GRY IAH
ICAO Code BIGR KIAH
City Grimsey Houston
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Chicago
Elevation 66 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 66.550000, -18.020000 29.980000, -95.340000

Grimsey (GRY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 6,418 kilometers (3,988 miles / 3,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Iceland 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 10:53 in Grimsey, it's 04:53 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 Grimsey (GRY) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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