IAH
Houston
United States
10,713 km
6,656 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
10,713 km
6,656 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH YNJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code IAH YNJ
ICAO Code KIAH ZYYJ
City Houston Yanji
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 96 ft 624 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 42.880000, 129.450000

Houston (IAH) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 10,713 kilometers (6,656 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Houston, it's 16:45 in Yanji. With a 14-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 Yanji (YNJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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