ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
11,009 km
6,840 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,009 km
6,840 mi / 5,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ECN IAH
Airport Name Ercan International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ECN IAH
ICAO Code LCEN KIAH
City Nicosia Houston
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Chicago
Elevation 404 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 29.980000, -95.340000

Nicosia (ECN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,009 kilometers (6,840 miles / 5,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Cyprus with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Nicosia, it's 15:44 in Houston. With a 8-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 Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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