FKQ
Fakfak-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,177 km
8,809 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,177 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FKQ IAH
Airport Name Fakfak Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FKQ IAH
ICAO Code WASF KIAH
City Fakfak-Papua Island Houston
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Chicago
Elevation 462 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -2.920000, 132.270000 29.980000, -95.340000

Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakfak Airport (FKQ) in Fakfak-Papua Island, Indonesia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,177 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 08:58 in Fakfak-Papua Island, it's 17:58 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 Fakfak-Papua Island (FKQ) follows a heading of 292° (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 Fakfak Airport (FKQ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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