IAH
Houston
United States
13,726 km
8,529 miles
LHU
Muneambuanas
Namibia
Distance
13,726 km
8,529 mi / 7,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
93°
east

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Airport Comparison

IAH LHU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Lianshulu Airport
IATA Code IAH LHU
ICAO Code KIAH FYLS
City Houston Muneambuanas
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 96 ft 3,143 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -18.120000, 23.390000

Houston (IAH) to Muneambuanas (LHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lianshulu Airport (LHU) in Muneambuanas, Namibia is 13,726 kilometers (8,529 miles / 7,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:28 in Houston, it's 14:28 in Muneambuanas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,047 feet between the two airports. Lianshulu Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Muneambuanas (LHU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Lianshulu Airport (LHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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