# Distance from Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Houston (IAH)

> 15,751 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,751 km / 9,787 mi / 8,505 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Maldives) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 18:09 in Haa Dhaalu, it's 08:09 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 92 ft (IAH is higher than HAQ)

## Airports

### [Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/haq-haa-dhaalu-hanimaadhoo-international-airport/1ef266df-f44f-6abe-b672-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Haa Dhaalu, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMH
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 6.750000, 73.170000
- Elevation: 4 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 18:09 in Haa Dhaalu, it's 08:09 in Houston.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/haq-haa-dhaalu-hanimaadhoo-international-airport/1ef266df-f44f-6abe-b672-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
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