Distance From West Houston Airport to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, IWS - CPH Distance

The distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) is 5193 miles or 8356 kilometers or 4509 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 Houston ( United States ) to Copenhagen ( Denmark )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Copenhagen takes around 11 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Copenhagen, Denmark is 11 hours 56 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 • IWS - CPH

Kilometers		8356 km
Statute Miles		5193 miles
Nautical Miles		4509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 56 minutes

West Houston Airport to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Flight Route Map - IWS to CPH Flight Path

Location of West Houston Airport & Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Copenhagen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Houston, United States and Copenhagen, Denmark. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IWS - CPH

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Copenhagen (Denmark) is 7 Hours.
Copenhagen time is 7 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-11-01, 06:18:59 CST
Copenhagen (Denmark)	2026-11-01, 13:18:59 CET

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

West Houston Airport (IWS / KIWS) Houston, United States

Destination

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH / EKCH) Copenhagen, Denmark