IAH
Houston
United States
11,240 km
6,984 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
11,240 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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IAH SPX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code IAH SPX
ICAO Code KIAH HESX
City Houston Giza
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 96 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 30.110000, 30.890000

Houston (IAH) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 11,240 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Egypt. 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 07:43 in Houston, it's 15:43 in Giza. 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 Giza (SPX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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