# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Linyi (LYI)

> 11,966 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,966 km / 7,436 mi / 6,461 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 07:50 in Houston, it's 20:50 in Linyi)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (LYI 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

### [Shubuling Airport (LYI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lyi-linyi-shubuling-airport/1ef266e0-2014-606e-ba6c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Linyi, China
- ICAO: ZSLY
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 35.050000, 118.410000
- Elevation: 0 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 07:50 in Houston, it's 20:50 in Linyi.
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)
- [Shubuling Airport (LYI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lyi-linyi-shubuling-airport/1ef266e0-2014-606e-ba6c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)