IAH
Houston
United States
15,178 km
9,431 miles
MXB
Masamba-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,178 km
9,431 mi / 8,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH MXB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Andi Jemma Airport
IATA Code IAH MXB
ICAO Code KIAH WAWM
City Houston Masamba-Celebes Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Makassar
Elevation 96 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -2.560000, 120.320000

Houston (IAH) to Masamba-Celebes Island (MXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Andi Jemma Airport (MXB) in Masamba-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 15,178 kilometers (9,431 miles / 8,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Indonesia. 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 06:43 in Houston, it's 20:43 in Masamba-Celebes Island. With a 14-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 Masamba-Celebes Island (MXB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Andi Jemma Airport (MXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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