BJU
Bajura
Nepal
13,394 km
8,322 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,394 km
8,322 mi / 7,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

BJU IAH
Airport Name Bajura Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BJU IAH
ICAO Code VNBR KIAH
City Bajura Houston
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,300 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 29.500000, 81.670000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bajura (BJU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bajura Airport (BJU) in Bajura, Nepal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,394 kilometers (8,322 miles / 7,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 03:54 in Bajura, it's 16:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,204 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bajura Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bajura (BJU) follows a heading of 3° (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 Bajura Airport (BJU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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