IAH
Houston
United States
10,989 km
6,828 miles
TGO
Tongliao
China
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

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IAH TGO
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tongliao Airport
IATA Code IAH TGO
ICAO Code KIAH ZBTL
City Houston Tongliao
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 43.560000, 122.200000

Houston (IAH) to Tongliao (TGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tongliao Airport (TGO) in Tongliao, China is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 China. 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 02:55 in Houston, it's 16:55 in Tongliao. With a 14-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 Tongliao (TGO) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Tongliao Airport (TGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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