IAH
Houston
United States
9,173 km
5,700 miles
TBJ
Tabarka
Tunisia
Distance
9,173 km
5,700 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH TBJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport
IATA Code IAH TBJ
ICAO Code KIAH DTKA
City Houston Tabarka
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tunis
Elevation 96 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 36.980000, 8.880000

Houston (IAH) to Tabarka (TBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport (TBJ) in Tabarka, Tunisia is 9,173 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Tunisia. 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 08:37 in Houston, it's 15:37 in Tabarka. With a 7-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 Tabarka (TBJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Tabarka 7 Novembre Airport (TBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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