IAH
Houston
United States
8,301 km
5,158 miles
MZM
Metz/Frescaty
France
Distance
8,301 km
5,158 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MZM
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base
IATA Code IAH MZM
ICAO Code KIAH LFSF
City Houston Metz/Frescaty
Country United States France
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Paris
Elevation 96 ft 629 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 49.070000, 6.130000

Houston (IAH) to Metz/Frescaty (MZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) in Metz/Frescaty, France is 8,301 kilometers (5,158 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 03:47 in Houston, it's 10:47 in Metz/Frescaty. 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 Metz/Frescaty (MZM) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 298° (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 Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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