# Distance from Amman (ADJ) to Houston (IAH)

> 11,425 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,425 km / 7,099 mi / 6,169 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Jordan) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 23:20 in Amman, it's 15:20 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,459 ft (IAH is lower than ADJ)

## Airports

### [Amman-Marka International Airport (ADJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/adj-amman-amman-marka-international-airport/1ef266df-7eba-6650-960b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amman, Jordan
- ICAO: OJAM
- Timezone: Asia/Amman
- Coordinates: 31.970000, 35.990000
- Elevation: 2,555 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 23:20 in Amman, it's 15:20 in Houston.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Amman-Marka International Airport (ADJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/adj-amman-amman-marka-international-airport/1ef266df-7eba-6650-960b-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)