Distance From Kombolcha Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, DSE - IAH Distance

The distance from Kombolcha Airport (DSE) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8316 miles or 13383 kilometers or 7222 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Dessie ( Ethiopia ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dessie and Houston takes around 19 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kombolcha Airport, Dessie, Ethiopia to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 19 hours 7 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 • DSE - IAH

Kilometers		13383 km
Statute Miles		8316 miles
Nautical Miles		7222 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 7 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Dessie, Ethiopia and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Dessie, Ethiopia and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSE - IAH

Time difference between Dessie (Ethiopia) and Houston (United States) is 8 Hours.
Houston time is 8 Hours behind Dessie.

Location	Local Time
Dessie (Ethiopia)	2026-03-18, 18:41:51 EAT
Houston (United States)	2026-03-18, 10:41:51 CDT

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

Kombolcha Airport (DSE / HADC) Dessie, Ethiopia

Destination

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