IAH
Houston
United States
15,095 km
9,379 miles
KGC
Kingscote Airport
Australia
Distance
15,095 km
9,379 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
248°
west southwest

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IAH KGC
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kingscote Airport
IATA Code IAH KGC
ICAO Code KIAH YKSC
City Houston N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 96 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -35.710000, 137.520000

Houston (IAH) to Kingscote Airport (KGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kingscote Airport (KGC) in Kingscote Airport, Australia is 15,095 kilometers (9,379 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 01:59 in Houston, it's 18:29 in Kingscote Airport. With a 16.5-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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Kingscote Airport (KGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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