EME
Emden
Germany
8,142 km
5,059 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EME IAH
Airport Name Emden Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code EME IAH
ICAO Code EDWE KIAH
City Emden Houston
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 3 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 53.390000, 7.230000 29.980000, -95.340000

Emden (EME) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Emden, 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 Emden (EME) 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 Emden Airport (EME) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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