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ZHY to IWS: distance & flight time
Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
7,590 mi
12,214 km · 6,595 nm
15h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,590 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 21m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZHY — Zhongwei Shapotou Airport · Zhongwei, China
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZHY
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport85 mi away
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport112 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport119 mi away
Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZHY from IWS?
The flight distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Houston (IWS) is 7,590 miles (12,214 km, 6,595 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHY to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZHY to IWS?
Nonstop service on ZHY–IWS depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 21m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and Houston?
Houston is 13 hours behind Zhongwei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHY to IWS?
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Why are some ZHY to IWS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZHY–IWS tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.