CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
8,327 km
5,174 miles
DWH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,327 km
5,174 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
302°
west northwest

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CPH DWH
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA Code CPH DWH
ICAO Code EKCH KDWH
City Copenhagen Houston
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 30.060000, -95.550000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Houston (DWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States is 8,327 kilometers (5,174 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Denmark 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 03:59 in Copenhagen, it's 20:59 in Houston. 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 Houston (DWH) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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