ASI
Ascension Island
SH
9,589 km
5,958 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
301°
west northwest

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ASI IAH
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ASI IAH
ICAO Code FHAW KIAH
City Ascension Island Houston
Country SH United States
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Chicago
Elevation 278 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 SH with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:14 in Ascension Island, it's 01:14 in Houston. With a 6-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 Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 101° (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 RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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