# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Stirling Island (MNY)

> 12,256 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,256 km / 7,615 mi / 6,618 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Solomon Islands
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +16h (When it's 09:37 in Houston, it's 01:37 in Stirling Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (MNY 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

### [Mono Airport (MNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mny-stirling-island-mono-airport/1ef266de-9879-63c6-803b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Stirling Island, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGGO
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -7.420000, 155.560000
- Elevation: 0 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 09:37 in Houston, it's 01:37 in Stirling Island.
With a 16-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)
- [Mono Airport (MNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mny-stirling-island-mono-airport/1ef266de-9879-63c6-803b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)