Distance From Rakanda Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, RAA - IAH Distance

The distance from Rakanda Airport (RAA) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7691 miles or 12377 kilometers or 6679 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 Rakanda ( Papua New Guinea ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rakanda and Houston takes around 17 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rakanda Airport, Rakanda, Papua New Guinea to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 17 hours 40 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 • RAA - IAH

Kilometers		12377 km
Statute Miles		7691 miles
Nautical Miles		6679 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 40 minutes

Rakanda Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - RAA to IAH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rakanda, Papua New Guinea and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAA - IAH

Time difference between Rakanda (Papua New Guinea) and Houston (United States) is 16 Hours.
Houston time is 16 Hours behind Rakanda.

Location	Local Time
Rakanda (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 14:47:16 +11
Houston (United States)	2026-03-18, 22:47:16 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

Rakanda Airport (RAA / ) Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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