IAH
Houston
United States
10,636 km
6,609 miles
NFR
Nafurah 1
Libya
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
51°
northeast

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IAH NFR
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Nafurah 1 Airport
IATA Code IAH NFR
ICAO Code KIAH HLNR
City Houston Nafurah 1
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 96 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 29.210000, 21.590000

Houston (IAH) to Nafurah 1 (NFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) in Nafurah 1, Libya is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Libya. 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 08:14 in Houston, it's 16:14 in Nafurah 1. 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 Nafurah 1 (NFR) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Nafurah 1 Airport (NFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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