ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
11,978 km
7,443 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASB IAH
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ASB IAH
ICAO Code UTAA KIAH
City Ashgabat Houston
Country Turkmenistan United States
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat America/Chicago
Elevation 692 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Turkmenistan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Ashgabat, it's 13:45 in Houston. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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