IAH
Houston
United States
13,103 km
8,142 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
327°
north northwest

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IAH MXZ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code IAH MXZ
ICAO Code KIAH ZGMX
City Houston Meixian
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 24.350000, 116.130000

Houston (IAH) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 China. 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 03:58 in Houston, it's 17:58 in Meixian. 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 Meixian (MXZ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 31° (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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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