# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Rygge (RYG)

> 8,017 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,017 km / 4,981 mi / 4,329 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 31° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Norway
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 08:01 in Houston, it's 15:01 in Rygge)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (RYG 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

### [Moss Airport Rygge (RYG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryg-rygge-moss-airport-rygge/1ef266de-c984-606a-8ef4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rygge, Norway
- ICAO: ENRY
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates: 59.380000, 10.790000
- Elevation: 174 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 08:01 in Houston, it's 15:01 in Rygge.
With a 7-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)
- [Moss Airport Rygge (RYG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryg-rygge-moss-airport-rygge/1ef266de-c984-606a-8ef4-06bb2780ed98)
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