BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
15,546 km
9,660 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,546 km
9,660 mi / 8,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BQW IAH
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BQW IAH
ICAO Code YBGO KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 439 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 29.980000, -95.340000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,546 kilometers (9,660 miles / 8,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 01:12 in Houston. With a 14-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 Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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