IAH
Houston
United States
15,359 km
9,544 miles
KPI
Kapit
Malaysia
Distance
15,359 km
9,544 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
315°
northwest

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IAH KPI
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kapit Airport
IATA Code IAH KPI
ICAO Code KIAH WBGP
City Houston Kapit
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuching
Elevation 96 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 2.020000, 112.950000

Houston (IAH) to Kapit (KPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kapit Airport (KPI) in Kapit, Malaysia is 15,359 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Houston, it's 17:39 in Kapit. With a 14-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 Kapit (KPI) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kapit Airport (KPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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