IAH
Houston
United States
6,512 km
4,046 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
6,512 km
4,046 mi / 3,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RFN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code IAH RFN
ICAO Code KIAH BIRG
City Houston Raufarhofn
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 96 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 66.410000, -15.920000

Houston (IAH) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 6,512 kilometers (4,046 miles / 3,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Iceland. 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 09:06 in Houston, it's 15:06 in Raufarhofn. 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 Raufarhofn (RFN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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