# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Luau (UAL)

> 13,247 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,247 km / 8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 02:49 in Houston, it's 08:49 in Luau)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,513 ft (UAL 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

### [Luau Airport (UAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ual-luau-luau-airport/1ef266de-dcfb-60da-81e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luau, Angola
- ICAO: FNUA
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -10.720000, 22.230000
- Elevation: 3,609 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 02:49 in Houston, it's 08:49 in Luau.
With a 6-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)
- [Luau Airport (UAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ual-luau-luau-airport/1ef266de-dcfb-60da-81e5-06bb2780ed98)
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