Calais to Houston (CQF–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Calais to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,949 mi 8h 20m nonstop -7h behind

CQF–HOU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CQF → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → CQF
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Houston is 7 hours behind Calais.
CQF: CEST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calais, it's 11:00 AM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
4,949 mi / 7,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

French citizens enter the US visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The ESTA costs USD 21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at least 72 hours before departure, though most approvals come within minutes.

Your passport must be biometric (the e-passport symbol on the cover). At US immigration, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. Officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, and return plans. You cannot extend a VWP stay beyond 90 days or change status while in the US. For longer stays or work, apply for a visa at the US Embassy in Paris (2 Avenue Gabriel, Paris 8e).

Air France, Delta, United, and other carriers fly Paris CDG to multiple US cities direct, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Washington Dulles. The US dollar is the local currency. Tipping is expected (15 to 20% at restaurants). Travel insurance covering medical costs is strongly recommended since US healthcare charges are extreme by French standards. An ER visit can cost USD 3,000 or more without insurance.

CQF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calais to Houston route.
Route details
Distance4,949 mi / 7,964 km
Flight time8h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: CQF
IATA / ICAOCQF / LFAC
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CQF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Calais Marck Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,949 miles.
Houston is 7 hours behind Calais.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CQF to HOU

Calais Marck Airport (CQF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CQF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CQF to HOU is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,949 miles (7,964 km).