BDW
Bedford Downs Airport
Australia
15,462 km
9,608 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,462 km
9,608 mi / 8,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDW IAH
Airport Name Bedford Downs Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BDW IAH
ICAO Code YBDF KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 1,750 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -17.290000, 127.460000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) in Bedford Downs Airport, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,462 kilometers (9,608 miles / 8,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 01:36 in Bedford Downs Airport, it's 11:36 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,654 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bedford Downs Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) follows a heading of 278° (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 Bedford Downs Airport (BDW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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