HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
12,797 km
7,952 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,797 km
7,952 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
34°
northeast

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HSZ IAH
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HSZ IAH
ICAO Code RCPO KIAH
City Hsinchu City Houston
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 29.980000, -95.340000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,797 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Taiwan 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 17:50 in Hsinchu City, it's 03:50 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 Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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