GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,153 km
4,445 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,153 km
4,445 mi / 3,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GWY IAH
Airport Name Galway Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GWY IAH
ICAO Code EICM KIAH
City Galway Houston
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Chicago
Elevation 81 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 29.980000, -95.340000

Galway (GWY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,153 kilometers (4,445 miles / 3,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Ireland 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 06:32 in Galway, it's 00:32 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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 41° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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