IAH
Houston
United States
14,331 km
8,905 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
14,331 km
8,905 mi / 7,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
348°
north northwest

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IAH MWQ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code IAH MWQ
ICAO Code KIAH VYMW
City Houston Magway
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Yangon
Elevation 96 ft 279 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 20.170000, 94.940000

Houston (IAH) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 14,331 kilometers (8,905 miles / 7,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Myanmar. 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 22:59 in Houston, it's 11:29 in Magway. With a 12.5-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 Magway (MWQ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Magway Airport (MWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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