HMI
Hami
China
11,866 km
7,373 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,866 km
7,373 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

HMI IAH
Airport Name Hami Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HMI IAH
ICAO Code ZWHM KIAH
City Hami Houston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 2,703 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, 93.670000 29.980000, -95.340000

Hami (HMI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,866 kilometers (7,373 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 China 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 05:20 in Hami, it's 15:20 in Houston. With a 14-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 2,607 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Hami Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Hami (HMI) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hami Airport (HMI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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