# Distance from Abuja (ABV) to Houston (IAH)

> 10,699 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,699 km / 6,648 mi / 5,777 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 19:54 in Abuja, it's 13:54 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,027 ft (IAH is lower than ABV)

## Airports

### [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abuja, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNAA
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 9.010000, 7.260000
- Elevation: 1,123 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:54 in Abuja, it's 13:54 in Houston.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abv-abuja-nnamdi-azikiwe-international-airport/1ef266de-b7a8-6f26-970a-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)