GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
8,239 km
5,120 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,239 km
5,120 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVX IAH
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GVX IAH
ICAO Code ESSK KIAH
City Gavle / Sandviken Houston
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Chicago
Elevation 224 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,239 kilometers (5,120 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Sweden 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 15:09 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 08:09 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 28° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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