# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Oecussi-Ambeno (OEC)

> 15,296 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,296 km / 9,504 mi / 8,259 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Timor-Leste
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 20:50 in Houston, it's 10:50 in Oecussi-Ambeno)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (OEC 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

### [Oecussi Airport (OEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oec-oecussi-ambeno-oecussi-airport/1ef266df-ffa6-64e4-890f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Oecussi-Ambeno, Timor-Leste
- ICAO: WPOC
- Timezone: Asia/Dili
- Coordinates: -9.200000, 124.340000
- 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 20:50 in Houston, it's 10:50 in Oecussi-Ambeno.
With a 14-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)
- [Oecussi Airport (OEC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/oec-oecussi-ambeno-oecussi-airport/1ef266df-ffa6-64e4-890f-06bb2780ed98)
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