IAH
Houston
United States
10,228 km
6,355 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
10,228 km
6,355 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
321°
northwest

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IAH MSJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code IAH MSJ
ICAO Code KIAH RJSM
City Houston Misawa
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 96 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 40.700000, 141.370000

Houston (IAH) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 10,228 kilometers (6,355 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Japan. 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 02:15 in Houston, it's 17:15 in Misawa. 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 Misawa (MSJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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