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IAH to BEX: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
4,795 mi
7,716 km · 4,166 nm
9h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,795 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 52m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 mi away
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAH from BEX?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Benson (BEX) is 4,795 miles (7,716 km, 4,166 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 52m 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 Benson?
Benson is 6 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAH to BEX?
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