# Distance from Bushehr (BUZ) to Houston (IAH)

> 12,545 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,545 km / 7,795 mi / 6,774 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 00:06 in Bushehr, it's 15:36 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (IAH is higher than BUZ)

## Airports

### [Bushehr Airport (BUZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/buz-bushehr-bushehr-airport/1ef266df-7ce9-69b6-b0bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bushehr, Iran
- ICAO: OIBB
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 28.940000, 50.830000
- Elevation: 68 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 00:06 in Bushehr, it's 15:36 in Houston.
With a 8.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bushehr Airport (BUZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/buz-bushehr-bushehr-airport/1ef266df-7ce9-69b6-b0bf-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)