DRS
Dresden
Germany
8,653 km
5,376 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,653 km
5,376 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRS IAH
Airport Name Dresden Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DRS IAH
ICAO Code EDDC KIAH
City Dresden Houston
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 755 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 51.130000, 13.770000 29.980000, -95.340000

Dresden (DRS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) in Dresden, Germany to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,653 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 16:28 in Dresden, it's 09:28 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 Dresden (DRS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Dresden Airport (DRS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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