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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
8,402 km5,221 miles • 4,537 NM
Destination Airport
EDDFFRA
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt Main Airport
Direct Distance
8,402 km
5,221 Statute Miles
4,537 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 23m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
756 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
40° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 23m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 38m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇩🇪 Germany
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)
- City / Country: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDF
- Coordinates: 50.0267°, 8.5584°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 364 ft
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