IAH
Houston
United States
11,830 km
7,351 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,830 km
7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

IAH RAE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code IAH RAE
ICAO Code KIAH OERR
City Houston Arar
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 96 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 30.910000, 41.140000

Houston (IAH) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 11,830 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:28 in Houston, it's 17:28 in Arar. With a 8-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 1,717 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 322° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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