BEN
Benghazi
Libya
10,337 km
6,423 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
10,337 km
6,423 mi / 5,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEN IAH
Airport Name Benina International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BEN IAH
ICAO Code HLLB KIAH
City Benghazi Houston
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 433 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 29.980000, -95.340000

Benghazi (BEN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 10,337 kilometers (6,423 miles / 5,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Benghazi, it's 06:34 in Houston. With a 8-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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