IAH
Houston
United States
9,726 km
6,044 miles
KGP
Kogalym
Russia
Distance
9,726 km
6,044 mi / 5,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IAH KGP
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kogalym International Airport
IATA Code IAH KGP
ICAO Code KIAH USRK
City Houston Kogalym
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 96 ft 220 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 62.190000, 74.530000

Houston (IAH) to Kogalym (KGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kogalym International Airport (KGP) in Kogalym, Russia is 9,726 kilometers (6,044 miles / 5,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 United States with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Houston, it's 00:42 in Kogalym. With a 11-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 Kogalym (KGP) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Kogalym International Airport (KGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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