FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
5,840 km
3,629 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
5,840 km
3,629 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

FLW IAH
Airport Name Flores Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FLW IAH
ICAO Code LPFL KIAH
City Santa Cruz das Flores Houston
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Chicago
Elevation 112 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 29.980000, -95.340000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 5,840 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Portugal 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 13:18 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 08:18 in Houston. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Flores Airport (FLW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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