IAH
Houston
United States
14,976 km
9,306 miles
TJS
Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,976 km
9,306 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH TJS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tanjung Harapan Airport
IATA Code IAH TJS
ICAO Code KIAH WALG
City Houston Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Makassar
Elevation 96 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 2.840000, 117.370000

Houston (IAH) to Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 14,976 kilometers (9,306 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 21:34 in Houston, it's 11:34 in Tanjung Selor-Borneo 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 Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) 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 Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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