IAH
Houston
United States
13,091 km
8,135 miles
OSE
Omora
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,091 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

IAH OSE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Omora Airport
IATA Code IAH OSE
ICAO Code KIAH AYOM
City Houston Omora
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 96 ft 2,540 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -7.830000, 147.080000

Houston (IAH) to Omora (OSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Omora Airport (OSE) in Omora, Papua New Guinea is 13,091 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 14:27 in Houston, it's 06:27 in Omora. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,444 feet between the two airports. Omora Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Omora (OSE) 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 Omora Airport (OSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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