# Distance from Borkum (BMK) to Houston (IAH)

> 8,100 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,100 km / 5,033 mi / 4,374 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 21:51 in Borkum, it's 14:51 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 93 ft (IAH is higher than BMK)

## Airports

### [Borkum Airport (BMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bmk-borkum-borkum-airport/1ef266de-c03b-6a26-b96d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Borkum, Germany
- ICAO: EDWR
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 53.600000, 6.710000
- Elevation: 3 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 21:51 in Borkum, it's 14:51 in Houston.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Borkum Airport (BMK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bmk-borkum-borkum-airport/1ef266de-c03b-6a26-b96d-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)