ETM
Eilat
Iceland
11,546 km
7,175 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,546 km
7,175 mi / 6,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ETM IAH
Airport Name Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ETM IAH
ICAO Code LLER KIAH
City Eilat Houston
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Chicago
Elevation 288 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 29.730000, 35.010000 29.980000, -95.340000

Eilat (ETM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport (ETM) in Eilat, Iceland to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,546 kilometers (7,175 miles / 6,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Iceland 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 16:23 in Eilat, it's 08:23 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 Eilat (ETM) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport (ETM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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