CRA
Craiova
Romania
9,711 km
6,034 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CRA IAH
Airport Name Craiova Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CRA IAH
ICAO Code LRCV KIAH
City Craiova Houston
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Chicago
Elevation 626 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 44.320000, 23.890000 29.980000, -95.340000

Craiova (CRA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craiova Airport (CRA) in Craiova, Romania to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Romania with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:33 in Craiova, it's 08:33 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 Craiova (CRA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Craiova Airport (CRA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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