IAH
Houston
United States
8,031 km
4,990 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
8,031 km
4,990 mi / 4,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH LIL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code IAH LIL
ICAO Code KIAH LFQQ
City Houston Lille/Lesquin
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 96 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 50.560000, 3.090000

Houston (IAH) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 8,031 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Houston, it's 09:55 in Lille/Lesquin. 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 Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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