# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Yichun (LDS)

> 10,304 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,304 km / 6,403 mi / 5,564 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 22:46 in Houston, it's 11:46 in Yichun)
- **Elevation difference**: 695 ft (LDS 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

### [Lindu Airport (LDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lds-yichun-lindu-airport/1ef266e0-2151-626a-949c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yichun, China
- ICAO: ZYLD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 47.750000, 129.020000
- Elevation: 791 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 22:46 in Houston, it's 11:46 in Yichun.
With a 13-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)
- [Lindu Airport (LDS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lds-yichun-lindu-airport/1ef266e0-2151-626a-949c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)