GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
9,320 km
5,791 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,320 km
5,791 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAF IAH
Airport Name Gafsa Ksar International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GAF IAH
ICAO Code DTTF KIAH
City Gafsa Houston
Country Tunisia United States
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Chicago
Elevation 1,060 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 34.420000, 8.820000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gafsa (GAF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,320 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Gafsa, it's 21:24 in Houston. With a 7-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 Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 54° (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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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