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IAH to MCX: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Makhachkala (Uytash Airport)
6,885 mi
11,081 km · 5,983 nm
13h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,885 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 58m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- MCX — Uytash Airport · Makhachkala, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 mi away
Near MCX
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport100 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport138 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAH from MCX?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Makhachkala (MCX) is 6,885 miles (11,081 km, 5,983 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to MCX?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 58m 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 Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAH to MCX?
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