# Distance from Mattannur (CNN) to Houston (IAH)

> 15,255 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,255 km / 9,479 mi / 8,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 348° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -10.5h (When it's 22:48 in Mattannur, it's 12:18 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 248 ft (IAH is lower than CNN)

## Airports

### [Kannur International Airport (CNN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnn-mattannur-kannur-international-airport/1ef266df-f3d8-64aa-8377-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mattannur, India
- ICAO: VOKN
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 11.920000, 75.550000
- Elevation: 344 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 22:48 in Mattannur, it's 12:18 in Houston.
With a 10.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kannur International Airport (CNN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cnn-mattannur-kannur-international-airport/1ef266df-f3d8-64aa-8377-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)