CQD
Shahrekord
Iran
12,226 km
7,597 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,226 km
7,597 mi / 6,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CQD IAH
Airport Name Shahrekord Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CQD IAH
ICAO Code OIFS KIAH
City Shahrekord Houston
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 6,723 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, 50.840000 29.980000, -95.340000

Shahrekord (CQD) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shahrekord Airport (CQD) in Shahrekord, Iran to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,226 kilometers (7,597 miles / 6,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 12:36 in Shahrekord, it's 03:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,627 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Shahrekord Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Shahrekord (CQD) follows a heading of 30° (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 Shahrekord Airport (CQD) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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