IAH
Houston
United States
11,162 km
6,936 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
11,162 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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IAH SFQ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code IAH SFQ
ICAO Code KIAH LTCH
City Houston Sanliurfa
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 96 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 37.090000, 38.850000

Houston (IAH) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 11,162 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Turkey. 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 15:00 in Houston, it's 00:00 in Sanliurfa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 321° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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