Flights Frankfurt → Houston
FRA → IAH
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt with Houston, utilizing both the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft to accommodate varying passenger demands. The destination airport in Houston sees an annual traffic of over 40 million passengers, highlighting its significance as a major hub for air travel.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Houston (IAH) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Houston the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Houston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Houston (IAH) heads north-west for about 8,402 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Houston it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FRA-IAH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-IAH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Frankfurt-Houston route is about 8,402 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
