Airport Comparison
| BEY | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | BEY | IAH |
| ICAO Code | OLBA | KIAH |
| City | Beirut | Houston |
| Country | Lebanon | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 87 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.820000, 35.490000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Beirut (BEY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,241 kilometers (6,985 miles / 6,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.
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 Lebanon 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 22:00 in Beirut, it's 14:00 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 Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 40° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.