Distance From Kumbwareta Airstrip to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Kumbwareta Airstrip () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8228 miles or 13241 kilometers or 7145 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 Kumbwareta ( Papua New Guinea ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumbwareta and Houston takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kumbwareta Airstrip, Kumbwareta, Papua New Guinea to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 18 hours 54 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		13241 km
Statute Miles		8228 miles
Nautical Miles		7145 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Kumbwareta Airstrip to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Kumbwareta Airstrip & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kumbwareta, Papua New Guinea and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Kumbwareta (Papua New Guinea) and Houston (United States) is 15 Hours.
Houston time is 15 Hours behind Kumbwareta.

Location	Local Time
Kumbwareta (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 06:10:41 +10
Houston (United States)	2026-06-21, 15:10:41 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

Kumbwareta Airstrip ( / AYUQ) Kumbwareta, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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