# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Targovishte (TGV)

> 9,954 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,954 km / 6,185 mi / 5,375 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Bulgaria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 19:33 in Houston, it's 03:33 in Targovishte)
- **Elevation difference**: 570 ft (TGV 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

### [Bukhovtsi Airfield (TGV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgv-targovishte-bukhovtsi-airfield/1ef266df-437c-6700-a709-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Targovishte, Bulgaria
- ICAO: LBTG
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Coordinates: 43.310000, 26.700000
- Elevation: 666 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 19:33 in Houston, it's 03:33 in Targovishte.
With a 8-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)
- [Bukhovtsi Airfield (TGV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tgv-targovishte-bukhovtsi-airfield/1ef266df-437c-6700-a709-06bb2780ed98)
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