# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Masbate (MBT)

> 13,724 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,724 km / 8,527 mi / 7,410 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Philippines
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 01:39 in Houston, it's 14:39 in Masbate)
- **Elevation difference**: 70 ft (MBT is lower 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

### [Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbt-masbate-moises-r-espinosa-airport/1ef266df-8ff7-69a4-b7ee-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Masbate, Philippines
- ICAO: RPVJ
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Coordinates: 12.370000, 123.630000
- Elevation: 26 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 01:39 in Houston, it's 14:39 in Masbate.
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)
- [Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mbt-masbate-moises-r-espinosa-airport/1ef266df-8ff7-69a4-b7ee-06bb2780ed98)
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