# Distance from Abha (AHB) to Houston (IAH)

> 13,017 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,017 km / 8,088 mi / 7,028 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 02:13 in Abha, it's 18:13 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,762 ft (IAH is lower than AHB)

## Airports

### [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abha, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OEAB
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 18.240000, 42.660000
- Elevation: 6,858 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 02:13 in Abha, it's 18:13 in Houston.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abha Regional Airport (AHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ahb-abha-abha-regional-airport/1ef266df-7940-6d3c-8d09-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)