IAH
Houston
United States
7,526 km
4,676 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
7,526 km
4,676 mi / 4,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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IAH SWS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code IAH SWS
ICAO Code KIAH EGFH
City Houston Swansea
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 96 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 51.610000, -4.070000

Houston (IAH) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 7,526 kilometers (4,676 miles / 4,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 00:37 in Houston, it's 06:37 in Swansea. 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 Swansea (SWS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 291° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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