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HOU to NHD: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
8,187 mi
13,176 km · 7,115 nm
16h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,187 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 31m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from NHD?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 8,187 miles (13,176 km, 7,115 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to NHD?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to NHD?
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