IAH
Houston
United States
12,065 km
7,497 miles
KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
Distance
12,065 km
7,497 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH KNQ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kone Airport
IATA Code IAH KNQ
ICAO Code KIAH NWWD
City Houston Kone
Country United States New Caledonia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 96 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -21.050000, 164.840000

Houston (IAH) to Kone (KNQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia is 12,065 kilometers (7,497 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 22:43 in Houston, it's 15:43 in Kone. With a 17-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 Kone (KNQ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 64° (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 Kone Airport (KNQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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