Nonstop flight route between Houston, Texas, United States and Fujairah, United Arab Emirates:
Departure Airport:
(29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W)
Arrival Airport:
(25°6'43"N by 56°19'27"E)
Distance from HOU to FJR:
8,210.95 miles (13,214.21 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, Texas, United States and Fujairah International Airport (FJR), Fujairah, United Arab Emirates would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,211 miles (or 13,214 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between William P. Hobby Airport and Fujairah International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between William P. Hobby Airport and Fujairah International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | HOU / KHOU |
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| Location: | Houston, Texas, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°38'44"N by 95°16'44"W |
| Area Served: | Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Houston |
| Elevation: | 46 feet (14 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from HOU |
| More Information: | HOU Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FJR / OMFJ |
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| Location: | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates |
| GPS Coordinates: | 25°6'43"N by 56°19'27"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Department of Civil Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 153 feet (47 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FJR |
| More Information: | FJR Maps & Info |
Facts about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU):
- The city of Houston opened and dedicated a new air terminal and hangar in 1940.
- William P. Hobby Airport handled 9,054,001 passengers last year.
- The closest airport to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) ESE of HOU.
- Because of William P. Hobby Airport's relatively low elevation of 46 feet, planes can take off or land at William P. Hobby Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 11,002 miles (17,706 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Houston Mayor Annise Parker backed Southwest's flight to make Hobby an international airport on May 23, 2012.
- Airline flights resumed at Hobby in 1971.
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 4 runways.
- The Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center serves as the airport's ARTCC.
- In addition to being known as "William P. Hobby Airport", another name for HOU is "Houston Hobby".
Facts about Fujairah International Airport (FJR):
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR) currently has only 1 runway.
- The closest airport to Fujairah International Airport (FJR) is Ajman International Airport (QAJ), which is located 25 miles (40 kilometers) WNW of FJR.
- The furthest airport from Fujairah International Airport (FJR) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,716 miles (18,856 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- Because of Fujairah International Airport's relatively low elevation of 153 feet, planes can take off or land at Fujairah International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In addition to being known as "Fujairah International Airport", another name for FJR is "مطار الفجيرة الدولي".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.68 miles (12.36 km) ESE | Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseEllington Air Force BaseEllington Field (EFD) | Houston, Texas, United States |     |
| 2 | 18.92 miles (30.45 km) WNW | Andrau Airpark (AAP) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 3 | 21.85 miles (35.16 km) ENE | Baytown Airport (HPY) | Baytown, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 22.75 miles (36.60 km) W | Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) | Sugar Land, Texas (near Houston), United States | |
| 5 | 23.71 miles (38.16 km) N | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 26.46 miles (42.59 km) WNW | West Houston Airport (IWS) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 7 | 33.12 miles (53.30 km) NNW | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 8 | 36.38 miles (58.55 km) SE | Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) | Galveston, Texas, United States | |
| 9 | 38.71 miles (62.29 km) SSW | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) | Angleton / Lake Jackson, Texas, United States | |
| 10 | 49.51 miles (79.68 km) N | Lone Star Executive Airport (CXO) | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 58.28 miles (93.80 km) SW | Bay City Municipal Airport (BBC) | Bay City, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 59.20 miles (95.27 km) WSW | Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) | Wharton, Texas, United States | |
| 13 | 70.18 miles (112.94 km) ENE | Beaumont Municipal Airport (BMT) | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 78.29 miles (126.00 km) NNW | Bruce Brothers Huntsville Regional Airport (HTV) | Huntsville, Texas, United States | |
| 15 | 78.34 miles (126.07 km) ENE | Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) | Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,002.05 miles (17,706.03 km) SW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,935.62 miles (17,599.14 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 3 | 10,658.40 miles (17,152.99 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,645.79 miles (17,132.69 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,634.99 miles (17,115.31 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,633.92 miles (17,113.60 km) ESE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,633.35 miles (17,112.68 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,632.69 miles (17,111.61 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,626.11 miles (17,101.02 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,617.96 miles (17,087.91 km) WSW | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,607.15 miles (17,070.51 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,602.03 miles (17,062.27 km) WSW | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,587.52 miles (17,038.92 km) WSW | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,581.89 miles (17,029.86 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,580.51 miles (17,027.64 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.84 miles (39.98 km) WNW | Ajman International Airport (QAJ) | Ajman, United Arab Emirates | |
| 2 | 35.03 miles (56.37 km) N | Dibba Airport (BYB) | Dibba, Oman | |
| 3 | 42.16 miles (67.85 km) NW | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport(Ra's al-Khaymah) (RKT) | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 4 | 52.69 miles (84.79 km) WNW | Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |
| 5 | 60.79 miles (97.83 km) W | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 6 | 73.15 miles (117.73 km) W | Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| 7 | 73.33 miles (118.01 km) N | Khasab Airport (KHS) | Khasab, Oman | |
| 8 | 73.95 miles (119.01 km) SW | Al-Ain International Airport (AAN) | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | |
| 9 | 114.97 miles (185.03 km) WSW | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| 10 | 135.34 miles (217.81 km) NW | Bandar Lengeh Airport (BDH) | Bandar Lengeh, Iran | |
| 11 | 145.54 miles (234.22 km) N | Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) | Bandar Abbas, Iran | |
| 12 | 162.49 miles (261.50 km) SE | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Muscat, Oman | |
| 13 | 175.48 miles (282.41 km) NW | Kish International Airport (KIH) | Kish Island, Iran | |
| 14 | 213.92 miles (344.26 km) NW | Larestan International Airport (LRR) | Lar, Iran | |
| 15 | 218.53 miles (351.69 km) WNW | Lavan Airport (LVP) | Lavan Island, Iran | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,716.29 miles (18,855.50 km) E | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,541.87 miles (18,574.79 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 3 | 11,460.29 miles (18,443.50 km) ESE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,443.81 miles (18,416.99 km) ESE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,391.45 miles (18,332.71 km) ESE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,226.89 miles (18,067.89 km) ESE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,152.88 miles (17,948.77 km) ESE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,071.06 miles (17,817.10 km) ESE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,021.03 miles (17,736.58 km) ESE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,974.78 miles (17,662.16 km) SE | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 10,934.15 miles (17,596.76 km) ESE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,886.29 miles (17,519.74 km) ESE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,826.27 miles (17,423.16 km) ESE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,808.14 miles (17,393.98 km) ESE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,803.55 miles (17,386.58 km) ESE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |