BIO
Bilbao
Spain
7,959 km
4,946 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,959 km
4,946 mi / 4,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIO IAH
Airport Name Bilbao Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BIO IAH
ICAO Code LEBB KIAH
City Bilbao Houston
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 138 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bilbao (BIO) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,959 kilometers (4,946 miles / 4,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Spain 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 17:10 in Bilbao, it's 10:10 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 50° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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