IAH
Houston
United States
12,649 km
7,860 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,649 km
7,860 mi / 6,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
34°
northeast

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IAH QJB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code IAH QJB
ICAO Code KIAH OEJB
City Houston Jubail
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 96 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 27.040000, 49.410000

Houston (IAH) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 12,649 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 09:31 in Houston, it's 18:31 in Jubail. With a 9-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 Jubail (QJB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 327° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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