DAZ
Darwaz
Afghanistan
12,272 km
7,625 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,272 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DAZ IAH
Airport Name Darwaz Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DAZ IAH
ICAO Code OADZ KIAH
City Darwaz Houston
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 5,250 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.460000, 70.880000 29.980000, -95.340000

Darwaz (DAZ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwaz Airport (DAZ) in Darwaz, Afghanistan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,272 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:13 in Darwaz, it's 15:43 in Houston. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,154 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Darwaz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Darwaz (DAZ) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Darwaz Airport (DAZ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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