IAH
Houston
United States
9,940 km
6,176 miles
MAJ
Majuro Atoll
Marshall Islands
Distance
9,940 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

IAH MAJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Amata Kabua International Airport
IATA Code IAH MAJ
ICAO Code KIAH PKMJ
City Houston Majuro Atoll
Country United States Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Majuro
Elevation 96 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 7.060000, 171.270000

Houston (IAH) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands is 9,940 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 10:14 in Houston, it's 04:14 in Majuro Atoll. With a 18-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 Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 60° (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 Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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