GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
12,806 km
7,958 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,806 km
7,958 mi / 6,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GSU IAH
Airport Name Azaza Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GSU IAH
ICAO Code HSGF KIAH
City Gedaref Houston
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 1,640 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 14.130000, 35.320000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gedaref (GSU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,806 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Sudan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Gedaref, it's 11:26 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,544 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Azaza Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gedaref (GSU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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