# Distance from Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Houston (IAH)

> 10,093 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,093 km / 6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Greece) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 10:44 in Alexandroupolis, it's 02:44 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 72 ft (IAH is higher than AXD)

## Airports

### [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexandroupolis, Greece
- ICAO: LGAL
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 40.860000, 25.960000
- Elevation: 24 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 10:44 in Alexandroupolis, it's 02:44 in Houston.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Dimokritos Airport (AXD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/axd-alexandroupolis-dimokritos-airport/1ef266df-4dd0-6620-b42b-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)