AJL
Aizawl
India
13,971 km
8,681 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,971 km
8,681 mi / 7,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AJL IAH
Airport Name Lengpui Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AJL IAH
ICAO Code VELP KIAH
City Aizawl Houston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 1,398 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 29.980000, -95.340000

Aizawl (AJL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,971 kilometers (8,681 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Aizawl, it's 10:00 in Houston. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Lengpui Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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