ATZ
Assiut
Egypt
11,486 km
7,137 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,486 km
7,137 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATZ IAH
Airport Name Assiut International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ATZ IAH
ICAO Code HEAT KIAH
City Assiut Houston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 772 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 27.050000, 31.010000 29.980000, -95.340000

Assiut (ATZ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assiut International Airport (ATZ) in Assiut, Egypt to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,486 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 10:56 in Assiut, it's 02:56 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 Assiut (ATZ) follows a heading of 47° (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 Assiut International Airport (ATZ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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