IAH
Houston
United States
10,601 km
6,587 miles
LEV
Bureta
Fiji
Distance
10,601 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH LEV
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Levuka Airfield
IATA Code IAH LEV
ICAO Code KIAH NFNB
City Houston Bureta
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 96 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -17.710000, 178.760000

Houston (IAH) to Bureta (LEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji is 10,601 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Fiji. 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 17:37 in Houston, it's 11:37 in Bureta. With a 18-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 Bureta (LEV) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 60° (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 Levuka Airfield (LEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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