# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Killarney (KIR)

> 7,151 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,151 km / 4,444 mi / 3,861 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Ireland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 05:52 in Houston, it's 11:52 in Killarney)
- **Elevation difference**: 16 ft (KIR 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

### [Kerry Airport (KIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kir-killarney-kerry-airport/1ef266de-c774-6b9e-b26a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Killarney, Ireland
- ICAO: EIKY
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates: 52.180000, -9.520000
- Elevation: 112 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 05:52 in Houston, it's 11:52 in Killarney.
With a 6-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)
- [Kerry Airport (KIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kir-killarney-kerry-airport/1ef266de-c774-6b9e-b26a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)