DDG
Dandong
China
11,223 km
6,973 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,223 km
6,973 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DDG IAH
Airport Name Dandong Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DDG IAH
ICAO Code ZYDD KIAH
City Dandong Houston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 40.020000, 124.290000 29.980000, -95.340000

Dandong (DDG) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dandong Airport (DDG) in Dandong, China to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,223 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 09:42 in Dandong, it's 19:42 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 Dandong (DDG) follows a heading of 330° (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 Dandong Airport (DDG) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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