ASO
Asosa
Ethiopia
13,057 km
8,113 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,057 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASO IAH
Airport Name Asosa Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ASO IAH
ICAO Code HASO KIAH
City Asosa Houston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 5,100 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 10.020000, 34.590000 29.980000, -95.340000

Asosa (ASO) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asosa Airport (ASO) in Asosa, Ethiopia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,057 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Ethiopia 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 14:13 in Asosa, it's 05:13 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 5,004 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Asosa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Asosa (ASO) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Asosa Airport (ASO) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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