IAH
Houston
United States
16,991 km
10,558 miles
MWB
Morawa Airport
Australia
Distance
16,991 km
10,558 mi / 9,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
264°
west

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IAH MWB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Morawa Airport
IATA Code IAH MWB
ICAO Code KIAH YMRW
City Houston N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 96 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -29.200000, 116.020000

Houston (IAH) to Morawa Airport (MWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Morawa Airport (MWB) in Morawa Airport, Australia is 16,991 kilometers (10,558 miles / 9,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 21:08 in Houston, it's 11:08 in Morawa Airport. With a 14-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 Morawa Airport (MWB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Morawa Airport (MWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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