BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
7,279 km
4,523 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,279 km
4,523 mi / 3,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFS IAH
Airport Name Belfast International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BFS IAH
ICAO Code EGAA KIAH
City Belfast Houston
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 268 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 29.980000, -95.340000

Belfast (BFS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,279 kilometers (4,523 miles / 3,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Belfast, it's 14:37 in Houston. With a 6-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 Houston (IAH) to Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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