Distance From Shindand Air Base to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, OAH - IAH Distance

The distance from Shindand Air Base (OAH) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7820 miles or 12585 kilometers or 6791 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 Shindand ( Afghanistan ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shindand and Houston takes around 17 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shindand Air Base, Shindand, Afghanistan to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 17 hours 58 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 • OAH - IAH

Kilometers		12585 km
Statute Miles		7820 miles
Nautical Miles		6791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 58 minutes

Shindand Air Base to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - OAH to IAH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shindand, Afghanistan and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shindand, Afghanistan and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OAH - IAH

Time difference between Shindand (Afghanistan) and Houston (United States) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Houston time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shindand.

Location	Local Time
Shindand (Afghanistan)	2025-12-14, 04:44:26 +0430
Houston (United States)	2025-12-13, 18:14:26 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

Shindand Air Base (OAH / OASD) Shindand, Afghanistan

Destination

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