Distance From Geneva Cointrin International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, GVA - IAH Distance

The distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 5251 miles or 8450 kilometers or 4560 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 Geneva ( Switzerland ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Houston takes around 12 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 12 hours 4 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 • GVA - IAH

Kilometers		8450 km
Statute Miles		5251 miles
Nautical Miles		4560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 4 minutes

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - GVA to IAH Flight Path

Location of Geneva Cointrin International Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Geneva, Switzerland and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVA - IAH

Time difference between Geneva (Switzerland) and Houston (United States) is 7 Hours.
Houston time is 7 Hours behind Geneva.

Location	Local Time
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-14, 08:26:30 CET
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 01:26:30 CST

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

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland

Destination

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