IAH
Houston
United States
13,883 km
8,627 miles
MKW
Manokwari-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,883 km
8,627 mi / 7,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH MKW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Rendani Airport
IATA Code IAH MKW
ICAO Code KIAH WASR
City Houston Manokwari-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 96 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -0.890000, 134.050000

Houston (IAH) to Manokwari-Papua Island (MKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Rendani Airport (MKW) in Manokwari-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,883 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 12:55 in Houston, it's 03:55 in Manokwari-Papua 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 Manokwari-Papua Island (MKW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Rendani Airport (MKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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