FAU
Fahud
Oman
13,463 km
8,365 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,463 km
8,365 mi / 7,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FAU IAH
Airport Name Fahud Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FAU IAH
ICAO Code OOFD KIAH
City Fahud Houston
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Chicago
Elevation 552 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 29.980000, -95.340000

Fahud (FAU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,463 kilometers (8,365 miles / 7,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Oman 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 14:04 in Fahud, it's 04:04 in Houston. With a 10-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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