DNH
Dunhuang
China
12,146 km
7,547 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,146 km
7,547 mi / 6,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

DNH IAH
Airport Name Dunhuang Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DNH IAH
ICAO Code ZLDH KIAH
City Dunhuang Houston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 40.160000, 94.810000 29.980000, -95.340000

Dunhuang (DNH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,146 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 China 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 20:12 in Dunhuang, it's 06:12 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Dunhuang (DNH) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.