IAH
Houston
United States
11,478 km
7,132 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
11,478 km
7,132 mi / 6,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH KUV
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code IAH KUV
ICAO Code KIAH RKJK
City Houston Kunsan
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 96 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 35.900000, 126.620000

Houston (IAH) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 11,478 kilometers (7,132 miles / 6,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 United States with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Houston, it's 00:45 in Kunsan. 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 Kunsan (KUV) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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