CXI
Banana
Kiribati
7,221 km
4,487 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,221 km
4,487 mi / 3,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Kiritimati
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CXI IAH
Airport Name Cassidy International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CXI IAH
ICAO Code PLCH KIAH
City Banana Houston
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Kiritimati America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 1.990000, -157.350000 29.980000, -95.340000

Banana (CXI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,221 kilometers (4,487 miles / 3,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 an international route connecting Kiribati 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 00:02 in Banana, it's 04:02 in Houston. With a 20-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 Banana (CXI) follows a heading of 257° (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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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