GWL
Gwalior
India
13,721 km
8,526 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,721 km
8,526 mi / 7,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

GWL IAH
Airport Name Gwalior Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GWL IAH
ICAO Code VIGR KIAH
City Gwalior Houston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 617 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 26.290000, 78.230000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gwalior (GWL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwalior Airport (GWL) in Gwalior, India to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,721 kilometers (8,526 miles / 7,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 India with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Gwalior, it's 16:29 in Houston. With a 11.5-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 Gwalior (GWL) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gwalior Airport (GWL) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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