# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Saratov (RTW)

> 10,195 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,195 km / 6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 07:48 in Houston, it's 16:48 in Saratov)
- **Elevation difference**: 403 ft (RTW 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

### [Saratov Central Airport (RTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtw-saratov-saratov-central-airport/1ef266df-ecb2-6d9c-b635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saratov, Russia
- ICAO: UWSS
- Timezone: Europe/Saratov
- Coordinates: 51.560000, 46.050000
- Elevation: 499 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 07:48 in Houston, it's 16:48 in Saratov.
With a 9-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)
- [Saratov Central Airport (RTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtw-saratov-saratov-central-airport/1ef266df-ecb2-6d9c-b635-06bb2780ed98)
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