# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Kithira Island (KIT)

> 10,238 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,238 km / 6,361 mi / 5,528 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 23:43 in Houston, it's 07:43 in Kithira Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 949 ft (KIT 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

### [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kithira Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGKC
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 36.270000, 23.020000
- Elevation: 1,045 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:43 in Houston, it's 07:43 in Kithira Island.
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)
- [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)