IAH
Houston
United States
8,101 km
5,034 miles
OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
Distance
8,101 km
5,034 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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IAH OBL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Oostmalle Air Base
IATA Code IAH OBL
ICAO Code KIAH EBZR
City Houston Zoersel
Country United States Belgium
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Brussels
Elevation 96 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 51.260000, 4.750000

Houston (IAH) to Zoersel (OBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium is 8,101 kilometers (5,034 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Belgium. 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 23:30 in Houston, it's 06:30 in Zoersel. 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 Zoersel (OBL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 297° (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 Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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