GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
14,619 km
9,084 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,619 km
9,084 mi / 7,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GWA IAH
Airport Name Gwa Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GWA IAH
ICAO Code VYGW KIAH
City Gwa Houston
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Chicago
Elevation 10 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gwa (GWA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,619 kilometers (9,084 miles / 7,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Myanmar 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 05:24 in Gwa, it's 16:54 in Houston. With a 12.5-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 Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Gwa Airport (GWA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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