IAH
Houston
United States
13,318 km
8,275 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
13,318 km
8,275 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
106°
east southeast

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IAH LUD
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code IAH LUD
ICAO Code KIAH FYLZ
City Houston Luderitz
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 96 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Houston (IAH) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 13,318 kilometers (8,275 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Houston, it's 21:18 in Luderitz. 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.

The return flight from Luderitz (LUD) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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