Distance From Sharurah Domestic Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, SHW - IAH Distance

The distance from Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8315 miles or 13381 kilometers or 7221 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 Sharurah ( Saudi Arabia ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharurah and Houston takes around 19 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharurah Domestic Airport, Sharurah, Saudi Arabia to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 19 hours 6 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 • SHW - IAH

Kilometers		13381 km
Statute Miles		8315 miles
Nautical Miles		7221 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 6 minutes

Sharurah Domestic Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - SHW to IAH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sharurah, Saudi Arabia and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sharurah, Saudi Arabia and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHW - IAH

Time difference between Sharurah (Saudi Arabia) and Houston (United States) is 8 Hours.
Houston time is 8 Hours behind Sharurah.

Location	Local Time
Sharurah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-07-30, 10:16:37 +03
Houston (United States)	2026-07-30, 02:16:37 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

Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW / OESH) Sharurah, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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