IAH
Houston
United States
8,080 km
5,021 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
8,080 km
5,021 mi / 4,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
16°
north northeast

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IAH VAW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code IAH VAW
ICAO Code KIAH ENSS
City Houston Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 96 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 70.360000, 31.040000

Houston (IAH) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 8,080 kilometers (5,021 miles / 4,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Norway. 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 23:20 in Houston, it's 06:20 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 313° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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