IAH
Houston
United States
11,156 km
6,932 miles
ZTU
Zaqatala
Azerbaijan
Distance
11,156 km
6,932 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH ZTU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Zaqatala International Airport
IATA Code IAH ZTU
ICAO Code KIAH UBBY
City Houston Zaqatala
Country United States Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Baku
Elevation 96 ft 1,279 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 41.560000, 46.670000

Houston (IAH) to Zaqatala (ZTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan is 11,156 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 19:49 in Houston, it's 05:49 in Zaqatala. With a 10-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 1,183 feet between the two airports. Zaqatala International Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Zaqatala (ZTU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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