IAH
Houston
United States
7,369 km
4,579 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
7,369 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
233°
southwest

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IAH KHZ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code IAH KHZ
ICAO Code KIAH NTKA
City Houston Kauehi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 96 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Houston (IAH) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 7,369 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. 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 19:05 in Houston, it's 15:05 in Kauehi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kauehi (KHZ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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