# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Smara (SMW)

> 7,998 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,998 km / 4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → EH
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 11:22 in Houston, it's 17:22 in Smara)
- **Elevation difference**: 254 ft (SMW 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

### [Smara Airport (SMW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smw-smara-smara-airport/1ef266de-e888-6a10-b173-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smara, EH
- ICAO: GMMA
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 26.730000, -11.680000
- Elevation: 350 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:22 in Houston, it's 17:22 in Smara.
With a 6-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)
- [Smara Airport (SMW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/smw-smara-smara-airport/1ef266de-e888-6a10-b173-06bb2780ed98)
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