# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Musgrave Airport (MVU)

> 13,801 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,801 km / 8,575 mi / 7,452 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 272° (west)
- **Return heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 01:16 in Houston, it's 16:16 in Musgrave Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (MVU 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

### [Musgrave Airport (MVU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mvu-musgrave-airport/1ef266e0-12b8-65e6-999b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Musgrave Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YMGV
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -14.780000, 143.500000
- 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 01:16 in Houston, it's 16:16 in Musgrave Airport.
With a 15-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)
- [Musgrave Airport (MVU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mvu-musgrave-airport/1ef266e0-12b8-65e6-999b-06bb2780ed98)
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