AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
11,832 km
7,352 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,832 km
7,352 mi / 6,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKS IAH
Airport Name Auki Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AKS IAH
ICAO Code AGGA KIAH
City Auki Houston
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 29.980000, -95.340000

Auki (AKS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,832 kilometers (7,352 miles / 6,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 04:55 in Auki, it's 11:55 in Houston. With a 17-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 Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Auki Airport (AKS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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