IAH
Houston
United States
13,015 km
8,087 miles
SWN
Sahiwal
Pakistan
Distance
13,015 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
12°
north northeast

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IAH SWN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sahiwal Airport
IATA Code IAH SWN
ICAO Code KIAH OPSW
City Houston Sahiwal
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Karachi
Elevation 96 ft 570 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 31.890000, 72.390000

Houston (IAH) to Sahiwal (SWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sahiwal Airport (SWN) in Sahiwal, Pakistan is 13,015 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Pakistan. 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 06:57 in Houston, it's 17:57 in Sahiwal. With a 11-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 Sahiwal (SWN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 348° (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 Sahiwal Airport (SWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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