# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Linz (LNZ)

> 8,856 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,856 km / 5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Austria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 18:42 in Houston, it's 01:42 in Linz)
- **Elevation difference**: 882 ft (LNZ is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Linz Airport (LNZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lnz-linz-linz-airport/1ef266df-5528-64f4-8bca-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Linz, Austria
- ICAO: LOWL
- Timezone: Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates: 48.230000, 14.190000
- Elevation: 978 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:42 in Houston, it's 01:42 in Linz.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Linz Airport (LNZ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lnz-linz-linz-airport/1ef266df-5528-64f4-8bca-06bb2780ed98)
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