BLJ
Batna
Algeria
9,048 km
5,622 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BLJ IAH
Airport Name Batna Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BLJ IAH
ICAO Code DABT KIAH
City Batna Houston
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 2,697 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 35.750000, 6.310000 29.980000, -95.340000

Batna (BLJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batna Airport (BLJ) in Batna, Algeria to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Algeria 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 03:10 in Batna, it's 20:10 in Houston. With a 7-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 2,601 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Batna Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Batna (BLJ) follows a heading of 54° (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 Batna Airport (BLJ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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