BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
13,731 km
8,532 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,731 km
8,532 mi / 7,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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BIR IAH
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BIR IAH
ICAO Code VNVT KIAH
City Biratnagar Houston
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 236 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 29.980000, -95.340000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,731 kilometers (8,532 miles / 7,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Nepal 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 07:07 in Biratnagar, it's 19:22 in Houston. With a 11.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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