# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)

> 10,562 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,562 km / 6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 01:16 in Houston, it's 09:16 in Zavetnoe Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 335 ft (VLK 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

### [Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlk-zavetnoe-airport/1ef266df-e9c2-6664-92b5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zavetnoe Airport, Russia
- ICAO: URRY
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 46.540000, 43.650000
- Elevation: 431 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 01:16 in Houston, it's 09:16 in Zavetnoe Airport.
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)
- [Zavetnoe Airport (VLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vlk-zavetnoe-airport/1ef266df-e9c2-6664-92b5-06bb2780ed98)
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