GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
11,217 km
6,970 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,217 km
6,970 mi / 6,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baku
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GNJ IAH
Airport Name Ganja Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GNJ IAH
ICAO Code UBBG KIAH
City Ganja Houston
Country Azerbaijan United States
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Chicago
Elevation 1,086 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ganja (GNJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,217 kilometers (6,970 miles / 6,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 15:38 in Ganja, it's 05:38 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 Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 29° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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