# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Babelthuap Island (ROR)

> 13,267 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,267 km / 8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 300° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Palau
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 16:48 in Houston, it's 06:48 in Babelthuap Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 81 ft (ROR is higher 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

### [Palau International Airport (ROR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ror-babelthuap-island-palau-international-airport/1ef266df-8a9f-68a8-8038-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Babelthuap Island, Palau
- ICAO: PTRO
- Timezone: Pacific/Palau
- Coordinates: 7.400000, 134.500000
- Elevation: 177 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 16:48 in Houston, it's 06:48 in Babelthuap Island.
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)
- [Palau International Airport (ROR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ror-babelthuap-island-palau-international-airport/1ef266df-8a9f-68a8-8038-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)