IAH
Houston
United States
8,619 km
5,356 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
8,619 km
5,356 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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IAH IES
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code IAH IES
ICAO Code KIAH EDAU
City Houston Riesa
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 96 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 51.290000, 13.360000

Houston (IAH) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 8,619 kilometers (5,356 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Houston, it's 16:42 in Riesa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riesa (IES) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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