ALH
Albany
Australia
16,871 km
10,483 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
16,871 km
10,483 mi / 9,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ALH IAH
Airport Name Albany Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ALH IAH
ICAO Code YABA KIAH
City Albany Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 233 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -34.940000, 117.810000 29.980000, -95.340000

Albany (ALH) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albany Airport (ALH) in Albany, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 16,871 kilometers (10,483 miles / 9,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Australia 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 09:04 in Albany, it's 19:04 in Houston. With a 14-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 Albany (ALH) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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