Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, YQX - IAH Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 2497 miles or 4018 kilometers or 2168 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gander ( Canada ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Houston takes around 5 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 5 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YQX - IAH

Kilometers		4018 km
Statute Miles		2497 miles
Nautical Miles		2168 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 44 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to IAH Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - IAH

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Houston (United States) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Houston time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2026-03-18, 12:32:11 NDT
Houston (United States)	2026-03-18, 10:02:11 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States