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IWS to BGC: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → Braganca (Bragança Airport)
4,830 mi
7,774 km · 4,198 nm
9h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,830 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- BGC — Bragança Airport · Braganca, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Near BGC
- VRL · Vila Real Airport66 mi away
- LEN · Leon Airport74 mi away
- SLM · Salamanca Airport88 mi away
- BGZ · Braga Municipal Aerodrome92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from BGC?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to Braganca (BGC) is 4,830 miles (7,774 km, 4,198 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to BGC?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 56m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Braganca?
Braganca is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to BGC?
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