Distance From Batticaloa Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, BTC - IAH Distance

The distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 9825 miles or 15812 kilometers or 8532 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Batticaloa ( Sri Lanka ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Batticaloa and Houston takes around 22 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Batticaloa Airport, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 22 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BTC - IAH

Kilometers		15812 km
Statute Miles		9825 miles
Nautical Miles		8532 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 35 minutes

Batticaloa Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - BTC to IAH Flight Path

Location of Batticaloa Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Batticaloa to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BTC - IAH

Time difference between Batticaloa (Sri Lanka) and Houston (United States) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Houston time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes behind Batticaloa.

Location	Local Time
Batticaloa (Sri Lanka)	2025-12-15, 19:52:51 +0530
Houston (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:22:51 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Batticaloa Airport (BTC / VCCB) Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States