ETH
Eilat
Israel
11,557 km
7,181 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,557 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ETH IAH
Airport Name Eilat Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ETH IAH
ICAO Code LLET KIAH
City Eilat Houston
Country Israel United States
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Chicago
Elevation 42 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 29.980000, -95.340000

Eilat (ETH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,557 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Israel 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 10:04 in Eilat, it's 02:04 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 Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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