IAH
Houston
United States
15,368 km
9,549 miles
KBJ
Kings Canyon Airport
Australia
Distance
15,368 km
9,549 mi / 8,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
266°
west

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IAH KBJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kings Canyon Airport
IATA Code IAH KBJ
ICAO Code KIAH YKCA
City Houston N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Darwin
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -24.260000, 131.490000

Houston (IAH) to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) in Kings Canyon Airport, Australia is 15,368 kilometers (9,549 miles / 8,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:56 in Houston, it's 17:26 in Kings Canyon Airport. With a 15.5-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 Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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