ERL
Erenhot
China
11,387 km
7,076 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,387 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL IAH
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ERL IAH
ICAO Code ZBER KIAH
City Erenhot Houston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,301 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 29.980000, -95.340000

Erenhot (ERL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,387 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 13:53 in Erenhot, it's 23:53 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,205 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 340° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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