Distance From Heidelburg Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Heidelburg Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 9038 miles or 14545 kilometers or 7848 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 Heidelburg ( South Africa ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heidelburg and Houston takes around 20 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heidelburg Airport, Heidelburg, South Africa to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 20 hours 46 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		14545 km
Statute Miles		9038 miles
Nautical Miles		7848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 46 minutes

Heidelburg Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Heidelburg Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Heidelburg to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Heidelburg, South Africa and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Heidelburg (South Africa) and Houston (United States) is 8 Hours.
Houston time is 8 Hours behind Heidelburg.

Location	Local Time
Heidelburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 17:06:36 SAST
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 09:06:36 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

Heidelburg Airport ( / FAHG) Heidelburg, South Africa

Destination

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