# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Khowai (IXN)

> 13,961 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,961 km / 8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 352° (north)
- **Return heading**: 7° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → India
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +10.5h (When it's 02:29 in Houston, it's 12:59 in Khowai)
- **Elevation difference**: 1 ft (IXN is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Khowai Airport (IXN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixn-khowai-khowai-airport/1ef266df-f079-699e-bfe0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Khowai, India
- ICAO: VEKW
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 24.060000, 91.600000
- Elevation: 95 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:29 in Houston, it's 12:59 in Khowai.
With a 10.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Khowai Airport (IXN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixn-khowai-khowai-airport/1ef266df-f079-699e-bfe0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)