Distance From Drachten Airfield to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Drachten Airfield () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 5027 miles or 8091 kilometers or 4366 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Drachten ( Netherlands ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Drachten and Houston takes around 11 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drachten Airfield, Drachten, Netherlands to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 11 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - IAH

Kilometers		8091 km
Statute Miles		5027 miles
Nautical Miles		4366 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 33 minutes

Drachten Airfield to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Drachten Airfield & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Drachten to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Drachten, Netherlands and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Drachten (Netherlands) and Houston (United States) is 7 Hours.
Houston time is 7 Hours behind Drachten.

Location	Local Time
Drachten (Netherlands)	2025-12-14, 15:35:50 CET
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 08:35:50 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drachten Airfield ( / EHDR) Drachten, Netherlands

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States