# Distance from Elista (ESL) to Houston (IAH)

> 10,607 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,607 km / 6,591 mi / 5,727 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 326° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 23:33 in Elista, it's 15:33 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 405 ft (IAH is lower than ESL)

## Airports

### [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Elista, Russia
- ICAO: URWI
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 46.370000, 44.330000
- Elevation: 501 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 23:33 in Elista, it's 15:33 in Houston.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Elista Airport (ESL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esl-elista-elista-airport/1ef266df-e9cf-604e-a40f-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)