The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,491 kilometers (8,383 miles / 7,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:18 in Houston, it's 09:18 in Lereh-Papua Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,221 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 56° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.