IAH
Houston
United States
7,886 km
4,900 miles
SDR
Santander
Spain
Distance
7,886 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

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IAH SDR
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Santander Airport
IATA Code IAH SDR
ICAO Code KIAH LEXJ
City Houston Santander
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 96 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 43.430000, -3.820000

Houston (IAH) to Santander (SDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 7,886 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Spain. 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 05:53 in Houston, it's 12:53 in Santander. 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 Santander (SDR) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 294° (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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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