GWT
Westerland
Germany
8,126 km
5,049 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,126 km
5,049 mi / 4,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GWT IAH
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GWT IAH
ICAO Code EDXW KIAH
City Westerland Houston
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 51 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 29.980000, -95.340000

Westerland (GWT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,126 kilometers (5,049 miles / 4,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Germany 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 22:53 in Westerland, it's 15:53 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 (IAH) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 36° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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