IAH
Houston
United States
13,853 km
8,608 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
13,853 km
8,608 mi / 7,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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IAH IHN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code IAH IHN
ICAO Code KIAH OYQN
City Houston Qishn
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Aden
Elevation 96 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 15.420000, 51.680000

Houston (IAH) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 13,853 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Houston, it's 07:25 in Qishn. With a 9-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 Qishn (IHN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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