IAH
Houston
United States
12,745 km
7,920 miles
LSA
Losuia
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,745 km
7,920 mi / 6,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

IAH LSA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Losuia Airport
IATA Code IAH LSA
ICAO Code KIAH AYKA
City Houston Losuia
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 96 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -8.510000, 151.080000

Houston (IAH) to Losuia (LSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Losuia Airport (LSA) in Losuia, Papua New Guinea is 12,745 kilometers (7,920 miles / 6,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Houston, it's 01:51 in Losuia. 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 Losuia (LSA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Losuia Airport (LSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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