IAH
Houston
United States
8,075 km
5,018 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
8,075 km
5,018 mi / 4,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH XLS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code IAH XLS
ICAO Code KIAH GOSS
City Houston Saint Louis
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 96 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 16.050000, -16.460000

Houston (IAH) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 8,075 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Senegal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Houston, it's 12:05 in Saint Louis. 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 Saint Louis (XLS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 297° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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