IAH
Houston
United States
7,609 km
4,728 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
7,609 km
4,728 mi / 4,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH LPA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code IAH LPA
ICAO Code KIAH GCLP
City Houston Gran Canaria Island
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 96 ft 78 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 27.930000, -15.390000

Houston (IAH) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 7,609 kilometers (4,728 miles / 4,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Spain. 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 00:41 in Houston, it's 06:41 in Gran Canaria Island. With a 6-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 Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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