IAH
Houston
United States
5,576 km
3,465 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
5,576 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Chicago
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH UUK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code IAH UUK
ICAO Code KIAH PAKU
City Houston Kuparuk
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Anchorage
Elevation 96 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 70.330000, -149.600000

Houston (IAH) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 5,576 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Houston, it's 09:35 in Kuparuk. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuparuk (UUK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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