IAH
Houston
United States
6,479 km
4,026 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH UAP
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code IAH UAP
ICAO Code KIAH NTMP
City Houston Ua Pou
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 96 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Houston (IAH) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Houston, it's 13:39 in Ua Pou. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ua Pou (UAP) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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