# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Muneambuanas (LHU)

> 13,726 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,726 km / 8,529 mi / 7,412 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 93° (east)
- **Return heading**: 294° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 07:28 in Houston, it's 14:28 in Muneambuanas)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,047 ft (LHU 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

### [Lianshulu Airport (LHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhu-muneambuanas-lianshulu-airport/1ef266de-e11d-6b86-bc4b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muneambuanas, Namibia
- ICAO: FYLS
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -18.120000, 23.390000
- Elevation: 3,143 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 07:28 in Houston, it's 14:28 in Muneambuanas.
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)
- [Lianshulu Airport (LHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhu-muneambuanas-lianshulu-airport/1ef266de-e11d-6b86-bc4b-06bb2780ed98)
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