IAH
Houston
United States
14,669 km
9,115 miles
MAL
Mangole Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,669 km
9,115 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
298°
west northwest

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IAH MAL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Mangole Airport Falabisahaya
IATA Code IAH MAL
ICAO Code KIAH WAPE
City Houston Mangole Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 96 ft 889 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -1.880000, 125.830000

Houston (IAH) to Mangole Island (MAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia is 14,669 kilometers (9,115 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 17:40 in Houston, it's 08:40 in Mangole Island. With a 15-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 Mangole Island (MAL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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