GUM
Guam
Guam
11,967 km
7,436 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,967 km
7,436 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guam
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GUM IAH
Airport Name Guam International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GUM IAH
ICAO Code PGUM KIAH
City Guam Houston
Country Guam United States
Timezone Pacific/Guam America/Chicago
Elevation 305 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 144.800000 29.980000, -95.340000

Guam (GUM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,967 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Guam 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 03:41 in Guam, it's 11:41 in Houston. With a 16-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 Guam (GUM) follows a heading of 298° (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 Guam International Airport (GUM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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