IAH
Houston
United States
10,154 km
6,309 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
10,154 km
6,309 mi / 5,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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IAH SPJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code IAH SPJ
ICAO Code KIAH LGSP
City Houston Sparti
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Athens
Elevation 96 ft 500 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 36.970000, 22.530000

Houston (IAH) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 10,154 kilometers (6,309 miles / 5,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Greece. 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 08:21 in Houston, it's 16:21 in Sparti. 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 Sparti (SPJ) 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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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