GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
8,117 km
5,044 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,117 km
5,044 mi / 4,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRQ IAH
Airport Name Eelde Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GRQ IAH
ICAO Code EHGG KIAH
City Groningen Houston
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 29.980000, -95.340000

Groningen (GRQ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,117 kilometers (5,044 miles / 4,383 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 Netherlands 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 11:51 in Groningen, it's 04:51 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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 38° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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