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HOU to XSB: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
8,144 mi
13,106 km · 7,077 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,144 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m 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
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, 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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from XSB?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 8,144 miles (13,106 km, 7,077 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to XSB?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m 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 Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to XSB?
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