# Distance from Dehradun (DED) to Houston (IAH)

> 13,289 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,289 km / 8,258 mi / 7,176 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 354° (north)
- **Return heading**: 6° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (India) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -10.5h (When it's 01:50 in Dehradun, it's 15:20 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,735 ft (IAH is lower than DED)

## Airports

### [Dehradun Airport (DED)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ded-dehradun-dehradun-airport/1ef266df-f1fb-6664-aa1d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dehradun, India
- ICAO: VIDN
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 30.190000, 78.180000
- Elevation: 1,831 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 01:50 in Dehradun, it's 15:20 in Houston.
With a 10.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Dehradun Airport (DED)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ded-dehradun-dehradun-airport/1ef266df-f1fb-6664-aa1d-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)