FRB
Forbes
Australia
14,108 km
8,766 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,108 km
8,766 mi / 7,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FRB IAH
Airport Name Forbes Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FRB IAH
ICAO Code YFBS KIAH
City Forbes Houston
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Chicago
Elevation 760 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 29.980000, -95.340000

Forbes (FRB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,108 kilometers (8,766 miles / 7,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 14:22 in Forbes, it's 21:22 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 Forbes (FRB) 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 Forbes Airport (FRB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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