# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Miyako City (MMY)

> 12,541 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,541 km / 7,793 mi / 6,772 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 320° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 13:15 in Houston, it's 03:15 in Miyako City)
- **Elevation difference**: 54 ft (MMY is higher 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

### [Miyako Airport (MMY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmy-miyako-city-miyako-airport/1ef266df-8e72-6afc-9770-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Miyako City, Japan
- ICAO: ROMY
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 24.780000, 125.300000
- Elevation: 150 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 13:15 in Houston, it's 03:15 in Miyako City.
With a 14-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)
- [Miyako Airport (MMY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmy-miyako-city-miyako-airport/1ef266df-8e72-6afc-9770-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)