IAH
Houston
United States
8,095 km
5,030 miles
KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
Distance
8,095 km
5,030 mi / 4,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH KKN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen
IATA Code IAH KKN
ICAO Code KIAH ENKR
City Houston Kirkenes
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 96 ft 283 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 69.730000, 29.890000

Houston (IAH) to Kirkenes (KKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway is 8,095 kilometers (5,030 miles / 4,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 United States with Norway. 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 09:45 in Houston, it's 16:45 in Kirkenes. 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 Kirkenes (KKN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 312° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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