FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
7,432 km
4,618 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,432 km
4,618 mi / 4,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FAV IAH
Airport Name Fakarava Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FAV IAH
ICAO Code NTGF KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 29.980000, -95.340000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,432 kilometers (4,618 miles / 4,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 01:24 in Fakarava Airport, it's 05:24 in Houston. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 234° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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