# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Zhuhai (ZUH)

> 13,469 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,469 km / 8,369 mi / 7,273 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 02:01 in Houston, it's 15:01 in Zhuhai)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (ZUH is lower 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

### [Zhuhai Airport (ZUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zuh-zhuhai-zhuhai-airport/1ef266e0-1e9c-65e2-8be3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zhuhai, China
- ICAO: ZGSD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.010000, 113.380000
- Elevation: 0 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 02:01 in Houston, it's 15:01 in Zhuhai.
With a 13-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)
- [Zhuhai Airport (ZUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zuh-zhuhai-zhuhai-airport/1ef266e0-1e9c-65e2-8be3-06bb2780ed98)
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