# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH)

> 8,547 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,547 km / 5,311 mi / 4,615 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Germany
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 02:56 in Houston, it's 09:56 in Illesheim Air Base)
- **Elevation difference**: 983 ft (ILH is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [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

### [Illesheim Air Base (ILH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilh-illesheim-air-base/1ef266de-ce38-6db8-b591-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Illesheim Air Base, Germany
- ICAO: ETIK
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 49.470000, 10.390000
- Elevation: 1,079 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 02:56 in Houston, it's 09:56 in Illesheim Air Base.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Illesheim Air Base (ILH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilh-illesheim-air-base/1ef266de-ce38-6db8-b591-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)