# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Satar Tacik-Flores Island (RTG)

> 15,599 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,599 km / 9,693 mi / 8,423 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Indonesia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 19:35 in Houston, it's 08:35 in Satar Tacik-Flores Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,414 ft (RTG 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

### [Satar Tacik Airport (RTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtg-satar-tacik-flores-island-satar-tacik-airport/1ef266df-fad9-6b1e-88bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Satar Tacik-Flores Island, Indonesia
- ICAO: WATG
- Timezone: Asia/Makassar
- Coordinates: -8.600000, 120.480000
- Elevation: 3,510 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 19:35 in Houston, it's 08:35 in Satar Tacik-Flores Island.
With a 13-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)
- [Satar Tacik Airport (RTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtg-satar-tacik-flores-island-satar-tacik-airport/1ef266df-fad9-6b1e-88bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)