IAH
Houston
United States
7,157 km
4,447 miles
SYY
Stornoway
United Kingdom
Distance
7,157 km
4,447 mi / 3,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH SYY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Stornoway Airport
IATA Code IAH SYY
ICAO Code KIAH EGPO
City Houston Stornoway
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 96 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 58.220000, -6.330000

Houston (IAH) to Stornoway (SYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Stornoway Airport (SYY) in Stornoway, United Kingdom is 7,157 kilometers (4,447 miles / 3,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 14:01 in Houston, it's 20:01 in Stornoway. 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 Stornoway (SYY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Stornoway Airport (SYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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