GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
12,413 km
7,713 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,413 km
7,713 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GCH IAH
Airport Name Gachsaran Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GCH IAH
ICAO Code OIAH KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 2,414 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 30.340000, 50.830000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,413 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Iran 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 19:49 in Gachsaran Airport, it's 11:19 in Houston. With a 8.5-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 2,318 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Gachsaran Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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