ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
7,418 km
4,609 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,418 km
4,609 mi / 4,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
290°
west northwest

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ADX IAH
Airport Name RAF Leuchars George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ADX IAH
ICAO Code EGQL KIAH
City St. Andrews Houston
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 38 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 29.980000, -95.340000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,418 kilometers (4,609 miles / 4,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in St. Andrews, it's 09:56 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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