# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Kleinsee (KLZ)

> 13,601 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,601 km / 8,451 mi / 7,344 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 108° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 01:48 in Houston, it's 08:48 in Kleinsee)
- **Elevation difference**: 174 ft (KLZ is higher 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

### [Kleinsee Airport (KLZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klz-kleinsee-kleinsee-airport/1ef266de-d2c2-65e6-be06-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kleinsee, South Africa
- ICAO: FAKZ
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -29.690000, 17.090000
- Elevation: 270 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 01:48 in Houston, it's 08:48 in Kleinsee.
With a 7-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)
- [Kleinsee Airport (KLZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/klz-kleinsee-kleinsee-airport/1ef266de-d2c2-65e6-be06-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)