FOT
Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
Australia
13,664 km
8,491 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,664 km
8,491 mi / 7,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FOT IAH
Airport Name Forster (Wallis Is) Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FOT IAH
ICAO Code YFST KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Chicago
Elevation 4 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -32.200000, 152.480000 29.980000, -95.340000

Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,664 kilometers (8,491 miles / 7,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 09:36 in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, it's 16:36 in Houston. With a 17-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 Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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