Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Tallinn, Estonia:
Departure Airport:
(29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(59°24'59"N by 24°47'57"E)
Distance from HOU to TLL:
5,404.28 miles (8,697.32 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas, United States and Tallinn Airport (TLL), Tallinn, Estonia would travel a Great Circle distance of 5,404 miles (or 8,697 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between William P. Hobby Airport and Tallinn Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between William P. Hobby Airport and Tallinn Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOU / KHOU |
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| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W |
| Area Served: | Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Houston |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOU |
| More Information: | HOU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TLL / EETN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Tallinn, Estonia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 59°24'59"N by 24°47'57"E |
| Area Served: | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Operator/Owner: | Tallinn Airport Ltd |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 131 feet (40 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TLL |
| More Information: | TLL Maps & Info |
Facts about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):
- In 1967 the airport was renamed after former Texas governor William P.
- United Airlines, Houston's other major carrier, which would subsequently be forced to compete with Southwest on proposed international routes, has objected to the expansion plans, citing a study which concludes that the change would cost the Houston area jobs and result in a net reduction in GRP.
- William P. Hobby Airport handled 9,054,001 passengers last year.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport opened in 1969 because of expansion limitations at Hobby, and all airlines at Hobby moved there.
- Because of William P. Hobby Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at William P. Hobby Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Developments at Hobby in the 2000s include a new concourse to serve Southwest Airlines, designed by Leo A Daly and the upgrade of Runway 4/22.
- In addition to being known as "William P. Hobby Airport", another name for HOU is "Houston Hobby".
- The furthest airport from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,002 miles (17,706 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 4 runways.
- The closest airport to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of HOU.
Facts about Tallinn Airport (TLL):
- Ground handling services are handled by Tallinn Airport GH.
- The airport underwent a large expansion project between January 2006 and September 2008.
- The furthest airport from Tallinn Airport (TLL) is Chatham Islands (CHT), which is located 11,037 miles (17,763 kilometers) away in Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand.
- Nordea Lounge services business class passengers of Aeroflot, Air Baltic, Estonian Air, Finnair, Flybe, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Rossiya Airlines, SAS and UTAir, as well as Priority Pass, Airport Angel and members of the Metropolis loyalty programme.
- Because of Tallinn Airport's relatively low elevation of 131 feet, planes can take off or land at Tallinn Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Between 1945 and 1989, Aeroflot was the only airline that served Tallinn Airport.
- In addition to being known as "Tallinn Airport", another name for TLL is "Tallinna lennujaam".
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) currently has only 1 runway.
- In coming years the Airport Museum will be established on the grounds of the airport.
- The closest airport to Tallinn Airport (TLL) is Helsinki-Malmi Airport (HEM), which is located 58 miles (94 kilometers) N of TLL.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.68 miles (12.36 km) ESE | Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.92 miles (30.45 km) WNW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 21.85 miles (35.16 km) ENE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 22.75 miles (36.60 km) W | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 5 | 23.71 miles (38.16 km) N | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 26.46 miles (42.59 km) WNW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 33.12 miles (53.30 km) NNW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 36.38 miles (58.55 km) SE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 38.71 miles (62.29 km) SSW | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 49.51 miles (79.68 km) N | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 58.28 miles (93.80 km) SW | Bay City Municipal Airport (BBC) | Bay City, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 59.20 miles (95.27 km) WSW | Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) | Wharton, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) ENE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 78.29 miles (126.00 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 78.34 miles (126.07 km) ENE | Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,002.05 miles (17,706.03 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,935.62 miles (17,599.14 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,658.40 miles (17,152.99 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,645.79 miles (17,132.69 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,634.99 miles (17,115.31 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,633.92 miles (17,113.60 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,633.35 miles (17,112.68 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,632.69 miles (17,111.61 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,626.11 miles (17,101.02 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,617.96 miles (17,087.91 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,607.15 miles (17,070.51 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,602.03 miles (17,062.27 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,587.52 miles (17,038.92 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,581.89 miles (17,029.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,580.51 miles (17,027.64 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 58.49 miles (94.13 km) N | Helsinki-Malmi Airport (HEM) | Helsinki / Malmi, Finland | |
| 2 | 62.50 miles (100.59 km) N | Helsinki Airport (HEL) | Helsinki / Vantaa, Finland | |
| 3 | 69.88 miles (112.46 km) S | Pärnu Airport (EPU) | Pärnu, Estonia | |
| 4 | 75.60 miles (121.66 km) WSW | Kärdla Airport (KDL) | Kärdla, Hiiumaa, Estonia | |
| 5 | 85.59 miles (137.74 km) N | Hyvinkää Airfield (HYV) | Hyvinkää, Finland | |
| 6 | 102.07 miles (164.26 km) SE | Tartu Airport (TAY) | Tartu, Estonia | |
| 7 | 115.88 miles (186.48 km) SW | Kuressaare Airport (URE) | Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia | |
| 8 | 116.00 miles (186.69 km) NW | Turku Airport (TKU) | Turku, Finland | |
| 9 | 125.94 miles (202.68 km) NE | Utti Airport (UTI) | Utti / Valkeala, Finland | |
| 10 | 144.15 miles (231.99 km) NNW | Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) | Tampere / Pirkkala, Finland | |
| 11 | 160.83 miles (258.83 km) NE | Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) | Lappeenranta, Finland | |
| 12 | 168.59 miles (271.32 km) N | Halli Airport (KEV) | Kuorevesi, Finland | |
| 13 | 171.69 miles (276.31 km) SE | Pskov Airport (PKV) | Pskov, Russia | |
| 14 | 174.41 miles (280.68 km) NW | Pori Airport (POR) | Pori, Finland | |
| 15 | 174.85 miles (281.40 km) S | Riga International Airport (RIX) | Riga, Latvia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,037.22 miles (17,762.65 km) SE | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 10,742.69 miles (17,288.64 km) ESE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 10,723.78 miles (17,258.22 km) ESE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 10,719.06 miles (17,250.62 km) ESE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 10,702.82 miles (17,224.47 km) ESE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 10,694.14 miles (17,210.51 km) ESE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 10,693.60 miles (17,209.65 km) ESE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 10,691.85 miles (17,206.83 km) ESE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 10,679.34 miles (17,186.69 km) ESE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 10,669.89 miles (17,171.48 km) ESE | Kaikoura Aerodrome (KBZ) | Kaikoura, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 10,650.78 miles (17,140.73 km) ESE | Hood Aerodrome (MRO) | Masterton, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 10,650.39 miles (17,140.09 km) ESE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 10,648.54 miles (17,137.13 km) ESE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 10,645.90 miles (17,132.88 km) ESE | Wellington International Airport (WLG) | Wellington, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 10,637.67 miles (17,119.62 km) ESE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |