GYG
Magan
Russia
9,020 km
5,604 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,020 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GYG IAH
Airport Name Magan Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GYG IAH
ICAO Code UEMM KIAH
City Magan Houston
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Chicago
Elevation 577 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 62.100000, 129.550000 29.980000, -95.340000

Magan (GYG) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magan Airport (GYG) in Magan, Russia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,020 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Russia 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 04:30 in Magan, it's 13:30 in Houston. With a 15-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 Magan (GYG) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Magan Airport (GYG) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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