GOP
Gorakhpur
India
13,707 km
8,517 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,707 km
8,517 mi / 7,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

GOP IAH
Airport Name Gorakhpur Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GOP IAH
ICAO Code VEGK KIAH
City Gorakhpur Houston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 259 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 26.740000, 83.450000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gorakhpur (GOP) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) in Gorakhpur, India to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,707 kilometers (8,517 miles / 7,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 India 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 06:17 in Gorakhpur, it's 18:47 in Houston. With a 11.5-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 Gorakhpur (GOP) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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