IAH
Houston
United States
6,200 km
3,853 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
6,200 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH SYK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code IAH SYK
ICAO Code KIAH BIST
City Houston Stykkisholmur
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 96 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 65.060000, -22.790000

Houston (IAH) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Iceland. 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 18:10 in Houston, it's 00:10 in Stykkisholmur. With a 6-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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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