# Distance from Al Bihouth (DHF) to Houston (IAH)

> 13,182 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,182 km / 8,191 mi / 7,118 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 31° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 03:48 in Al Bihouth, it's 18:48 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 19 ft (IAH is higher than DHF)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Bihouth, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAM
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.250000, 54.550000
- Elevation: 77 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 03:48 in Al Bihouth, it's 18:48 in Houston.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi-Al Dhafra AB Airport (DHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhf-al-bihouth-abu-dhabi-al-dhafra-ab-airport/1ef266df-8091-64d8-b2de-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)