Distance From Hood Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, MRO - IAH Distance

The distance from Hood Airport (MRO) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7494 miles or 12060 kilometers or 6508 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 Masterton ( New Zealand ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Masterton and Houston takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hood Airport, Masterton, New Zealand to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 17 hours 13 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 • MRO - IAH

Kilometers		12060 km
Statute Miles		7494 miles
Nautical Miles		6508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Hood Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - MRO to IAH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Masterton, New Zealand and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Masterton, New Zealand and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MRO - IAH

Time difference between Masterton (New Zealand) and Houston (United States) is 19 Hours.
Houston time is 19 Hours behind Masterton.

Location	Local Time
Masterton (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 02:40:46 NZDT
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 07:40:46 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

Hood Airport (MRO / NZMS) Masterton, New Zealand

Destination

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