AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
10,060 km
6,251 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
10,060 km
6,251 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AEA IAH
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AEA IAH
ICAO Code NGTB KIAH
City Abemama Atoll Houston
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Chicago
Elevation 8 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 29.980000, -95.340000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 10,060 kilometers (6,251 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Abemama Atoll, it's 03:42 in Houston. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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