# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Krabi (KBV)

> 15,512 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,512 km / 9,639 mi / 8,376 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Thailand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 16:28 in Houston, it's 04:28 in Krabi)
- **Elevation difference**: 14 ft (KBV 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

### [Krabi Airport (KBV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbv-krabi-krabi-airport/1ef266df-f596-67ba-9638-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Krabi, Thailand
- ICAO: VTSG
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 8.100000, 98.990000
- Elevation: 82 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 16:28 in Houston, it's 04:28 in Krabi.
With a 12-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)
- [Krabi Airport (KBV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kbv-krabi-krabi-airport/1ef266df-f596-67ba-9638-06bb2780ed98)
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