BWT
Burnie
Australia
14,466 km
8,989 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,466 km
8,989 mi / 7,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

BWT IAH
Airport Name Wynyard Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BWT IAH
ICAO Code YWYY KIAH
City Burnie Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Chicago
Elevation 62 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -41.000000, 145.730000 29.980000, -95.340000

Burnie (BWT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wynyard Airport (BWT) in Burnie, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,466 kilometers (8,989 miles / 7,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 03:48 in Burnie, it's 10:48 in Houston. With a 17-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 Burnie (BWT) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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