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IWS to BWO: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
6,374 mi
10,257 km · 5,539 nm
12h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,374 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 58m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from BWO?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to Balakovo (BWO) is 6,374 miles (10,257 km, 5,539 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 58m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to BWO?
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