IAH
Houston
United States
8,017 km
4,981 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
8,017 km
4,981 mi / 4,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RYG
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code IAH RYG
ICAO Code KIAH ENRY
City Houston Rygge
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 96 ft 174 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 59.380000, 10.790000

Houston (IAH) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 8,017 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Norway. 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 05:16 in Houston, it's 12:16 in Rygge. With a 7-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 Rygge (RYG) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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