Distance From Gesten Glider Field to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Gesten Glider Field () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 5057 miles or 8139 kilometers or 4392 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 Gesten ( Denmark ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gesten and Houston takes around 11 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gesten Glider Field, Gesten, Denmark to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 11 hours 37 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 • - IAH

Kilometers		8139 km
Statute Miles		5057 miles
Nautical Miles		4392 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 37 minutes

Gesten Glider Field to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Gesten Glider Field & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gesten to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gesten, Denmark and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Gesten (Denmark) and Houston (United States) is 7 Hours.
Houston time is 7 Hours behind Gesten.

Location	Local Time
Gesten (Denmark)	2026-07-30, 08:40:14 CEST
Houston (United States)	2026-07-30, 01:40:14 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

Gesten Glider Field ( / EKGE) Gesten, Denmark

Destination

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