IAH
Houston
United States
13,962 km
8,675 miles
WSR
Wasior-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,962 km
8,675 mi / 7,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH WSR
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Wasior Airport
IATA Code IAH WSR
ICAO Code KIAH WASW
City Houston Wasior-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 96 ft 565 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -2.730000, 134.520000

Houston (IAH) to Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Wasior Airport (WSR) in Wasior-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,962 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 03:07 in Houston, it's 18:07 in Wasior-Papua Island. With a 15-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 Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 54° (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 Wasior Airport (WSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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