ARJ
Arso-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,401 km
8,327 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,401 km
8,327 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARJ IAH
Airport Name Arso Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ARJ IAH
ICAO Code WAJA KIAH
City Arso-Papua Island Houston
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Chicago
Elevation 208 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -2.930000, 140.780000 29.980000, -95.340000

Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arso Airport (ARJ) in Arso-Papua Island, Indonesia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,401 kilometers (8,327 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Indonesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Arso-Papua Island, it's 12:39 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arso Airport (ARJ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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