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HOU to DRS: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Dresden (Dresden Airport)
5,392 mi
8,678 km · 4,686 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,392 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- DRS — Dresden Airport · Dresden, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near DRS
- IES · Riesa-Göhlis Airport21 mi away
- AOC · Altenburg-Nobitz Airport56 mi away
- CBU · Cottbus-Drewitz Airport62 mi away
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from DRS?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Dresden (DRS) is 5,392 miles (8,678 km, 4,686 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to DRS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Dresden?
Dresden is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to DRS?
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