# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Srinagar (SXR)

> 12,826 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,826 km / 7,970 mi / 6,926 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 9° (north)
- **Return heading**: 351° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → India
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +10.5h (When it's 13:38 in Houston, it's 00:08 in Srinagar)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,333 ft (SXR 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

### [Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxr-srinagar-sheikh-ul-alam-airport/1ef266df-f263-6192-b989-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Srinagar, India
- ICAO: VISR
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 33.990000, 74.770000
- Elevation: 5,429 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 13:38 in Houston, it's 00:08 in Srinagar.
With a 10.5-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)
- [Sheikh ul Alam Airport (SXR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sxr-srinagar-sheikh-ul-alam-airport/1ef266df-f263-6192-b989-06bb2780ed98)
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