IAH
Houston
United States
6,130 km
3,809 miles
ORU
Oruro
Bolivia
Distance
6,130 km
3,809 mi / 3,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH ORU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Juan Mendoza Airport
IATA Code IAH ORU
ICAO Code KIAH SLOR
City Houston Oruro
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/Chicago America/La_Paz
Elevation 96 ft 12,152 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -17.960000, -67.080000

Houston (IAH) to Oruro (ORU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 6,130 kilometers (3,809 miles / 3,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Houston, it's 17:17 in Oruro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,056 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oruro (ORU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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