AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
12,214 km
7,589 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,214 km
7,589 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AWZ IAH
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AWZ IAH
ICAO Code OIAW KIAH
City Ahwaz Houston
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 66 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,214 kilometers (7,589 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Iran 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 05:02 in Ahwaz, it's 19:32 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 32° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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