# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Mangaia Island (MGS)

> 8,830 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,830 km / 5,486 mi / 4,768 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 237° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → CK
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 19:28 in Houston, it's 14:28 in Mangaia Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 51 ft (MGS 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

### [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mangaia Island, CK
- ICAO: NCMG
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -21.900000, -157.910000
- Elevation: 45 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:28 in Houston, it's 14:28 in Mangaia Island.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some 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)
- [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)
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