ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
11,092 km
6,892 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,092 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALY IAH
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ALY IAH
ICAO Code HEAX KIAH
City Alexandria Houston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation -6 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 29.980000, -95.340000

Alexandria (ALY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,092 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Alexandria, it's 09:08 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 Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 45° (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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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