EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
9,540 km
5,928 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,540 km
5,928 mi / 5,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EKS IAH
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code EKS IAH
ICAO Code UHSK KIAH
City Shakhtersk Houston
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 29.980000, -95.340000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,540 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Russia 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 02:22 in Shakhtersk, it's 10:22 in Houston. With a 16-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 Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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