IAH
Houston
United States
6,239 km
3,877 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
6,239 km
3,877 mi / 3,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RKV
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code IAH RKV
ICAO Code KIAH BIRK
City Houston Reykjavik
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 96 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 64.130000, -21.940000

Houston (IAH) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 6,239 kilometers (3,877 miles / 3,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 15:04 in Houston, it's 21:04 in Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik (RKV) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 270° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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