IAH
Houston
United States
13,917 km
8,648 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
13,917 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Chicago
Heading
352°
north

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IAH ZHM
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code IAH ZHM
ICAO Code KIAH VGSH
City Houston Shamshernagar
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 96 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 24.420000, 91.880000

Houston (IAH) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 13,917 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 20:41 in Houston, it's 08:41 in Shamshernagar. With a 12-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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