IAH
Houston
United States
16,015 km
9,951 miles
MEQ
Peureumeue-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,015 km
9,951 mi / 8,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH MEQ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Seunagan Airport
IATA Code IAH MEQ
ICAO Code KIAH WITC
City Houston Peureumeue-Sumatra Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 96 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 4.250000, 96.220000

Houston (IAH) to Peureumeue-Sumatra Island (MEQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Seunagan Airport (MEQ) in Peureumeue-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 16,015 kilometers (9,951 miles / 8,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 20:03 in Houston, it's 09:03 in Peureumeue-Sumatra Island. With a 13-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 Peureumeue-Sumatra Island (MEQ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Seunagan Airport (MEQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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