# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Lamezia Terme (SUF)

> 9,587 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,587 km / 5,957 mi / 5,177 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 10:40 in Houston, it's 17:40 in Lamezia Terme)
- **Elevation difference**: 57 ft (SUF 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

### [Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/suf-lamezia-terme-lamezia-terme-airport/1ef266df-4fc0-66ec-8edf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lamezia Terme, Italy
- ICAO: LICA
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 38.910000, 16.240000
- Elevation: 39 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 10:40 in Houston, it's 17:40 in Lamezia Terme.
With a 7-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)
- [Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/suf-lamezia-terme-lamezia-terme-airport/1ef266df-4fc0-66ec-8edf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)