Distance From Zürich Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, ZRH - IAH Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 5310 miles or 8545 kilometers or 4611 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 Zurich ( Switzerland ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Houston takes around 12 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 12 hours 12 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 • ZRH - IAH

Kilometers		8545 km
Statute Miles		5310 miles
Nautical Miles		4611 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 12 minutes

Zürich Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to IAH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - IAH

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Houston (United States) is 6 Hours.
Houston time is 6 Hours behind Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-03-29, 07:24:13 CET
Houston (United States)	2025-03-29, 01:24:13 CDT

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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

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