Airport Comparison
| DIL | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | DIL | IAH |
| ICAO Code | WPDL | KIAH |
| City | Dili | Houston |
| Country | Timor-Leste | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Dili | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.550000, 125.530000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Dili (DIL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,147 kilometers (9,412 miles / 8,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 Timor-Leste 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 05:00 in Dili, it's 14:00 in Houston. With a 15-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 Dili (DIL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.