# Distance from Alghero (AHO) to Houston (IAH)

> 8,916 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,916 km / 5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:49 in Alghero, it's 22:49 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 9 ft (IAH is higher than AHO)

## Airports

### [Alghero / Fertilia Airport (AHO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aho-alghero-alghero-fertilia-airport/1ef266df-502a-61f0-8dc2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alghero, Italy
- ICAO: LIEA
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 40.630000, 8.290000
- Elevation: 87 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:49 in Alghero, it's 22:49 in Houston.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Alghero / Fertilia Airport (AHO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aho-alghero-alghero-fertilia-airport/1ef266df-502a-61f0-8dc2-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)