# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Agartala (IXA)

> 13,984 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,984 km / 8,689 mi / 7,551 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 7° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → India
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +10.5h (When it's 09:26 in Houston, it's 19:56 in Agartala)
- **Elevation difference**: 50 ft (IXA is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [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

### [Agartala Airport (IXA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixa-agartala-agartala-airport/1ef266df-eff8-654c-84db-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Agartala, India
- ICAO: VEAT
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 23.890000, 91.240000
- Elevation: 46 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 09:26 in Houston, it's 19:56 in Agartala.
With a 10.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Agartala Airport (IXA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixa-agartala-agartala-airport/1ef266df-eff8-654c-84db-06bb2780ed98)
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