# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Shemya (SYA)

> 7,439 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,439 km / 4,622 mi / 4,017 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 70° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 13:06 in Houston, it's 09:06 in Shemya)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (SYA is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Eareckson Air Station (SYA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sya-shemya-eareckson-air-station/1ef266df-8831-6558-891b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shemya, United States
- ICAO: PASY
- Timezone: America/Adak
- Coordinates: 52.700000, 174.100000
- Elevation: 98 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:06 in Houston, it's 09:06 in Shemya.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Eareckson Air Station (SYA)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sya-shemya-eareckson-air-station/1ef266df-8831-6558-891b-06bb2780ed98)
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