The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran is 11,684 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Houston, it's 15:30 in Zanjan Airport. 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 5,286 feet between the two airports. Zanjan Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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