IAH
Houston
United States
9,538 km
5,927 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
9,538 km
5,927 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH SMB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code IAH SMB
ICAO Code KIAH SCSB
City Houston Cerro Sombrero
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Chicago America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 96 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Houston (IAH) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 9,538 kilometers (5,927 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Houston, it's 10:04 in Cerro Sombrero. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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