IAH
Houston
United States
8,866 km
5,509 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
8,866 km
5,509 mi / 4,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

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IAH LED
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code IAH LED
ICAO Code KIAH ULLI
City Houston St. Petersburg
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Moscow
Elevation 96 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 59.800000, 30.260000

Houston (IAH) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 8,866 kilometers (5,509 miles / 4,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Houston, it's 21:51 in St. Petersburg. With a 9-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 St. Petersburg (LED) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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