BYN
Bayankhongor
Mongolia
11,396 km
7,081 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,396 km
7,081 mi / 6,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BYN IAH
Airport Name Bayankhongor Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BYN IAH
ICAO Code ZMBH KIAH
City Bayankhongor Houston
Country Mongolia United States
Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar America/Chicago
Elevation 6,085 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, 100.700000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bayankhongor (BYN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) in Bayankhongor, Mongolia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,396 kilometers (7,081 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Mongolia 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 21:34 in Bayankhongor, it's 07:34 in Houston. With a 14-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 5,989 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bayankhongor Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bayankhongor (BYN) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bayankhongor Airport (BYN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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