Frankfurt (FRA) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,221
miles
8,403
kilometers
4,537
nautical miles

🕐 10h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (300°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,221 8,354
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,221 8,354
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,221 7,832
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,221 7,832
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,221 10,442
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,221 7,832
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Germany to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to IAH route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,221 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 300° from Frankfurt. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 5,221 miles (8,403 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to IAH typically take around 10h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,221 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.