The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,520 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 20:35 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 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 37° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.