GBF
Negarbo
Papua New Guinea
13,248 km
8,232 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,248 km
8,232 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GBF IAH
Airport Name Negarbo(Negabo) Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GBF IAH
ICAO Code AYNE KIAH
City Negarbo Houston
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 4,500 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 144.700000 29.980000, -95.340000

Negarbo (GBF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) in Negarbo, Papua New Guinea to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,248 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 07:44 in Negarbo, it's 15:44 in Houston. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,404 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Negarbo(Negabo) Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Negarbo (GBF) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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