GZW
Qazvin
Iran
11,813 km
7,340 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GZW IAH
Airport Name Qazvin Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GZW IAH
ICAO Code OIIK KIAH
City Qazvin Houston
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 4,184 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 50.050000 29.980000, -95.340000

Qazvin (GZW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qazvin Airport (GZW) in Qazvin, Iran to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Iran 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 19:12 in Qazvin, it's 09:42 in Houston. With a 9.5-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 4,088 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Qazvin Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Qazvin (GZW) follows a heading of 28° (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 Qazvin Airport (GZW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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