AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
12,348 km
7,673 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,348 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQI IAH
Airport Name Hafr Al Batin Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AQI IAH
ICAO Code OEPA KIAH
City Qaisumah Houston
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 1,174 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 28.340000, 46.130000 29.980000, -95.340000

Qaisumah (AQI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,348 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 15:09 in Qaisumah, it's 06:09 in Houston. With a 9-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 1,078 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Hafr Al Batin Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Qaisumah (AQI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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