BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
15,589 km
9,687 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,589 km
9,687 mi / 8,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BSE IAH
Airport Name Sematan Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BSE IAH
ICAO Code WBGN KIAH
City Sematan Houston
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 29.980000, -95.340000

Sematan (BSE) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,589 kilometers (9,687 miles / 8,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Malaysia 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 03:26 in Sematan, it's 13:26 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 Sematan (BSE) 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 Sematan Airport (BSE) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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