IAH
Houston
United States
9,877 km
6,137 miles
NJC
Nizhnevartovsk
Russia
Distance
9,877 km
6,137 mi / 5,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IAH NJC
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Nizhnevartovsk Airport
IATA Code IAH NJC
ICAO Code KIAH USNN
City Houston Nizhnevartovsk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 96 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 60.950000, 76.480000

Houston (IAH) to Nizhnevartovsk (NJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Nizhnevartovsk Airport (NJC) in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia is 9,877 kilometers (6,137 miles / 5,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Houston, it's 23:02 in Nizhnevartovsk. With a 11-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 Nizhnevartovsk (NJC) to Houston (IAH) 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Nizhnevartovsk Airport (NJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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