Distance From Al Ferasa Tower Helipad to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Al Ferasa Tower Helipad () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8151 miles or 13117 kilometers or 7078 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharjah and Houston takes around 18 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Ferasa Tower Helipad, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 18 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - IAH

Kilometers		13117 km
Statute Miles		8151 miles
Nautical Miles		7078 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 44 minutes

Al Ferasa Tower Helipad to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Al Ferasa Tower Helipad & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sharjah to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Houston (United States) is 10 Hours.
Houston time is 10 Hours behind Sharjah.

Location	Local Time
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-03, 17:12:51 +04
Houston (United States)	2026-11-03, 07:12:51 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Al Ferasa Tower Helipad ( / ) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States