IAH
Houston
United States
3,533 km
2,195 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
3,533 km
2,195 mi / 1,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

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IAH YQY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code IAH YQY
ICAO Code KIAH CYQY
City Houston Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 96 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 46.160000, -60.050000

Houston (IAH) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 3,533 kilometers (2,195 miles / 1,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Houston, it's 03:45 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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