IAH
Houston
United States
8,166 km
5,074 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
8,166 km
5,074 mi / 4,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
20°
north northeast

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IAH SOT
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code IAH SOT
ICAO Code KIAH EFSO
City Houston Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 96 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 67.390000, 26.620000

Houston (IAH) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 8,166 kilometers (5,074 miles / 4,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Finland. 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 04:19 in Houston, it's 12:19 in Sodankyla. With a 8-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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