ASJ
Amami
Japan
11,950 km
7,426 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,950 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ASJ IAH
Airport Name Amami Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ASJ IAH
ICAO Code RJKA KIAH
City Amami Houston
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 27 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, 129.710000 29.980000, -95.340000

Amami (ASJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami, Japan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,950 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Amami, it's 05:08 in Houston. With a 15-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 Amami (ASJ) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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