Distance From Yinchuan Helanshan Air Base to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Yinchuan Helanshan Air Base () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7510 miles or 12086 kilometers or 6522 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 Yinchuan ( China ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yinchuan and Houston takes around 17 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yinchuan Helanshan Air Base, Yinchuan, China to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 17 hours 15 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		12086 km
Statute Miles		7510 miles
Nautical Miles		6522 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 15 minutes

Yinchuan Helanshan Air Base to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Yinchuan, China and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Yinchuan (China) and Houston (United States) is 14 Hours.
Houston time is 14 Hours behind Yinchuan.

Location	Local Time
Yinchuan (China)	2025-12-16, 18:15:16 CST
Houston (United States)	2025-12-16, 04:15:16 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

Yinchuan Helanshan Air Base ( / ) Yinchuan, China

Destination

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