The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 12,550 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Austin, it's 01:16 in Herat Airport. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,665 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.