The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,203 kilometers (9,447 miles / 8,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Indonesia 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 18:25 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 04:25 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 Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.