Distance From Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7157 miles or 11517 kilometers or 6215 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 Shiroishi ( Japan ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shiroishi and Houston takes around 16 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield, Shiroishi, Japan to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 16 hours 27 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 • - IAH

Kilometers		11517 km
Statute Miles		7157 miles
Nautical Miles		6215 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 27 minutes

Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shiroishi to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shiroishi, Japan and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Shiroishi (Japan) and Houston (United States) is 14 Hours.
Houston time is 14 Hours behind Shiroishi.

Location	Local Time
Shiroishi (Japan)	2026-05-04, 12:15:00 JST
Houston (United States)	2026-05-03, 22:15:00 CDT

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

Kita-Ariake Auxiliary Airfield ( / ) Shiroishi, Japan

Destination

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