# Distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Houston (IAH)

> 11,022 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,022 km / 6,849 mi / 5,951 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Cyprus) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 16:30 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 08:30 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 20 ft (IAH is higher than AKT)

## Airports

### [RAF Akrotiri (AKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akt-raf-akrotiri/1ef266df-4399-6378-8f83-06bb2780ed98)

- City: RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
- ICAO: LCRA
- Timezone: Asia/Nicosia
- Coordinates: 34.590000, 32.990000
- Elevation: 76 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 16:30 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 08:30 in Houston.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [RAF Akrotiri (AKT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akt-raf-akrotiri/1ef266df-4399-6378-8f83-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)