IAH
Houston
United States
11,928 km
7,412 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
11,928 km
7,412 mi / 6,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
51°
northeast

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IAH WHF
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code IAH WHF
ICAO Code KIAH HSSW
City Houston Wadi Halfa
Country United States Sudan
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 96 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 21.800000, 31.520000

Houston (IAH) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 11,928 kilometers (7,412 miles / 6,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Houston, it's 01:22 in Wadi Halfa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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