IAH
Houston
United States
14,662 km
9,111 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
14,662 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
311°
northwest

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IAH SXS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code IAH SXS
ICAO Code KIAH WBKH
City Houston Sahabat
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuching
Elevation 96 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 5.090000, 119.090000

Houston (IAH) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 14,662 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Malaysia. 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 04:22 in Houston, it's 18:22 in Sahabat. 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 Sahabat (SXS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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