CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
12,223 km
7,595 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CKT IAH
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CKT IAH
ICAO Code OIMC KIAH
City Sarakhs Houston
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 945 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 29.980000, -95.340000

Sarakhs (CKT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Iran 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 13:36 in Sarakhs, it's 04:06 in Houston. With a 9.5-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 Sarakhs (CKT) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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