IAH
Houston
United States
11,167 km
6,939 miles
TKS
Tokushima
Japan
Distance
11,167 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
320°
northwest

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IAH TKS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tokushima Airport
IATA Code IAH TKS
ICAO Code KIAH RJOS
City Houston Tokushima
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 96 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 34.130000, 134.610000

Houston (IAH) to Tokushima (TKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tokushima Airport (TKS) in Tokushima, Japan is 11,167 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Japan. 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 23:23 in Houston, it's 14:23 in Tokushima. With a 15-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 Tokushima (TKS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Tokushima Airport (TKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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