IAH
Houston
United States
7,348 km
4,566 miles
PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
7,348 km
4,566 mi / 3,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH PIK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA Code IAH PIK
ICAO Code KIAH EGPK
City Houston Glasgow
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 96 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 55.510000, -4.590000

Houston (IAH) to Glasgow (PIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 7,348 kilometers (4,566 miles / 3,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:48 in Houston, it's 15:48 in Glasgow. 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 Glasgow (PIK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 289° (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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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