IAH
Houston
United States
8,457 km
5,255 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
8,457 km
5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

IAH SYS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code IAH SYS
ICAO Code KIAH UERS
City Houston Saskylakh
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 71.930000, 114.080000

Houston (IAH) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 8,457 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Russia. 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 15:10 in Houston, it's 06:10 in Saskylakh. With a 15-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 Saskylakh (SYS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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