IAH
Houston
United States
6,539 km
4,063 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
6,539 km
4,063 mi / 3,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

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IAH THO
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code IAH THO
ICAO Code KIAH BITN
City Houston Thorshofn
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 96 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 66.220000, -15.340000

Houston (IAH) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 6,539 kilometers (4,063 miles / 3,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 14:49 in Houston, it's 20:49 in Thorshofn. 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 Thorshofn (THO) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 274° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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