CIF
Chifeng
China
11,253 km
6,993 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,253 km
6,993 mi / 6,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CIF IAH
Airport Name Chifeng Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CIF IAH
ICAO Code ZBCF KIAH
City Chifeng Houston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 29.980000, -95.340000

Chifeng (CIF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,253 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 China 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 11:06 in Chifeng, it's 21:06 in Houston. With a 14-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 Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chifeng Airport (CIF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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