IAH
Houston
United States
8,547 km
5,311 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
8,547 km
5,311 mi / 4,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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IAH QXB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code IAH QXB
ICAO Code KIAH LFMA
City Houston Lyon
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 96 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 43.510000, 5.370000

Houston (IAH) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 8,547 kilometers (5,311 miles / 4,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 France. 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 07:49 in Houston, it's 14:49 in Lyon. 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 Lyon (QXB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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