# Distance from Benson (BEX) to Houston (IAH)

> 7,716 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,716 km / 4,795 mi / 4,166 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 07:36 in Benson, it's 01:36 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 130 ft (IAH is lower than BEX)

## Airports

### [RAF Benson (BEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bex-benson-raf-benson/1ef266de-c610-6abe-93c5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Benson, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGUB
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.620000, -1.100000
- Elevation: 226 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.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

## 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 07:36 in Benson, it's 01:36 in Houston.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [RAF Benson (BEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bex-benson-raf-benson/1ef266de-c610-6abe-93c5-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)