IAH
Houston
United States
8,180 km
5,083 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
8,180 km
5,083 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

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IAH UME
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code IAH UME
ICAO Code KIAH ESNU
City Houston Umea
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 96 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 63.790000, 20.280000

Houston (IAH) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 8,180 kilometers (5,083 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Sweden. 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 23:01 in Houston, it's 06:01 in Umea. 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 Umea (UME) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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