IAH
Houston
United States
15,362 km
9,546 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,362 km
9,546 mi / 8,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH LKA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code IAH LKA
ICAO Code KIAH WRKL
City Houston Larantuka-Flores Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Makassar
Elevation 96 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Houston (IAH) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 15,362 kilometers (9,546 miles / 8,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 16:37 in Houston, it's 06:37 in Larantuka-Flores 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.

The return flight from Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 54° (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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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