# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Welverdiend (TDT)

> 14,752 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,752 km / 9,166 mi / 7,965 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 97° (east)
- **Return heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 06:02 in Houston, it's 13:02 in Welverdiend)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,459 ft (TDT 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

### [Tanda Tula Airport (TDT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tdt-welverdiend-tanda-tula-airport/1ef266de-d4b5-65ec-a458-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Welverdiend, South Africa
- ICAO: FATD
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -24.530000, 31.300000
- Elevation: 1,555 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 06:02 in Houston, it's 13:02 in Welverdiend.
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)
- [Tanda Tula Airport (TDT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tdt-welverdiend-tanda-tula-airport/1ef266de-d4b5-65ec-a458-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)