Distance From Pietermaritzburg Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, PZB - IAH Distance

The distance from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 9216 miles or 14832 kilometers or 8003 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 Pietermaritzburg ( South Africa ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pietermaritzburg and Houston takes around 21 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 21 hours 11 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 • PZB - IAH

Kilometers		14832 km
Statute Miles		9216 miles
Nautical Miles		8003 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 11 minutes

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

Location of Pietermaritzburg Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PZB - IAH

Time difference between Pietermaritzburg (South Africa) and Houston (United States) is 7 Hours.
Houston time is 7 Hours behind Pietermaritzburg.

Location	Local Time
Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)	2026-08-24, 22:27:09 SAST
Houston (United States)	2026-08-24, 15:27:09 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

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB / FAPM) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Destination

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