AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
11,022 km
6,849 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,022 km
6,849 mi / 5,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKT IAH
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AKT IAH
ICAO Code LCRA KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Chicago
Elevation 76 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 29.980000, -95.340000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,022 kilometers (6,849 miles / 5,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 21:50 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 41° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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