Distance From Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 9256 miles or 14897 kilometers or 8038 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 uMhlanga ( South Africa ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between uMhlanga and Houston takes around 21 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad, uMhlanga, South Africa to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 21 hours 16 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		14897 km
Statute Miles		9256 miles
Nautical Miles		8038 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 16 minutes

Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between uMhlanga, South Africa and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between uMhlanga (South Africa) and Houston (United States) is 8 Hours.
Houston time is 8 Hours behind uMhlanga.

Location	Local Time
uMhlanga (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 08:01:13 SAST
Houston (United States)	2026-02-07, 00:01:13 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

Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad ( / ) uMhlanga, South Africa

Destination

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