IAH
Houston
United States
8,356 km
5,192 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
8,356 km
5,192 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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IAH SCN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code IAH SCN
ICAO Code KIAH EDDR
City Houston Saarbrucken
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 96 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 49.210000, 7.110000

Houston (IAH) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 8,356 kilometers (5,192 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 04:50 in Houston, it's 11:50 in Saarbrucken. 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 Saarbrucken (SCN) 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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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