HEW
Athens
Greece
10,168 km
6,318 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
10,168 km
6,318 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HEW IAH
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HEW IAH
ICAO Code LGAT KIAH
City Athens Houston
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 29.980000, -95.340000

Athens (HEW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 10,168 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Greece 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 15:55 in Athens, it's 07:55 in Houston. With a 8-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 44° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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