# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Nangang Island (LZN)

> 12,728 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,728 km / 7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Taiwan
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 16:40 in Houston, it's 05:40 in Nangang Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 136 ft (LZN is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lzn-nangang-island-matsu-nangan-airport/1ef266df-8ac2-69ca-8725-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nangang Island, Taiwan
- ICAO: RCFG
- Timezone: Asia/Taipei
- Coordinates: 26.160000, 119.960000
- Elevation: 232 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:40 in Houston, it's 05:40 in Nangang Island.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lzn-nangang-island-matsu-nangan-airport/1ef266df-8ac2-69ca-8725-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)