CGN
Cologne
Germany
8,269 km
5,138 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGN IAH
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CGN IAH
ICAO Code EDDK KIAH
City Cologne Houston
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 302 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 29.980000, -95.340000

Cologne (CGN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Germany 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 10:55 in Cologne, it's 03:55 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 Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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