# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Savonlinna (SVL)

> 8,650 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,650 km / 5,375 mi / 4,671 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 22:02 in Houston, it's 06:02 in Savonlinna)
- **Elevation difference**: 215 ft (SVL 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

### [Savonlinna Airport (SVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/svl-savonlinna-savonlinna-airport/1ef266de-c221-6f16-8f98-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Savonlinna, Finland
- ICAO: EFSA
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 61.940000, 28.950000
- Elevation: 311 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 22:02 in Houston, it's 06:02 in Savonlinna.
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)
- [Savonlinna Airport (SVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/svl-savonlinna-savonlinna-airport/1ef266de-c221-6f16-8f98-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)