IAH
Houston
United States
14,761 km
9,172 miles
MQE
Marqua
Australia
Distance
14,761 km
9,172 mi / 7,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
266°
west

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IAH MQE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Marqua Airport
IATA Code IAH MQE
ICAO Code KIAH YMQA
City Houston Marqua
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Darwin
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -22.810000, 137.250000

Houston (IAH) to Marqua (MQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Marqua Airport (MQE) in Marqua, Australia is 14,761 kilometers (9,172 miles / 7,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Houston, it's 10:23 in Marqua. With a 15.5-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 Marqua (MQE) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Marqua Airport (MQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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