# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Joensuu / Liperi (JOE)

> 8,621 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,621 km / 5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 17:22 in Houston, it's 01:22 in Joensuu / Liperi)
- **Elevation difference**: 302 ft (JOE is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Joensuu Airport (JOE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/joe-joensuu-liperi-joensuu-airport/1ef266de-c15c-63ec-b8ac-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Joensuu / Liperi, Finland
- ICAO: EFJO
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 62.660000, 29.610000
- Elevation: 398 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:22 in Houston, it's 01:22 in Joensuu / Liperi.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Joensuu Airport (JOE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/joe-joensuu-liperi-joensuu-airport/1ef266de-c15c-63ec-b8ac-06bb2780ed98)
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