Distance From Tripoli International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Tripoli International Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 6067 miles or 9763 kilometers or 5268 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 Tripoli ( Libya ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tripoli and Houston takes around 13 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tripoli International Airport, Tripoli, Libya to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 13 hours 56 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		9763 km
Statute Miles		6067 miles
Nautical Miles		5268 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 56 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tripoli, Libya and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Tripoli, Libya and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Tripoli (Libya) and Houston (United States) is 7 Hours.
Houston time is 7 Hours behind Tripoli.

Location	Local Time
Tripoli (Libya)	2026-09-11, 21:24:26 EET
Houston (United States)	2026-09-11, 14:24:26 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

Tripoli International Airport ( / ) Tripoli, Libya

Destination

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