IAH
Houston
United States
13,245 km
8,230 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
13,245 km
8,230 mi / 7,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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IAH RMB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code IAH RMB
ICAO Code KIAH OOBR
City Houston Buraimi
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 96 ft 970 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 24.230000, 55.780000

Houston (IAH) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 13,245 kilometers (8,230 miles / 7,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Oman. 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 15:30 in Houston, it's 01:30 in Buraimi. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Buraimi (RMB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Buraimi Airport (RMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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