Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7160 miles or 11523 kilometers or 6218 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Houston ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, 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		11523 km
Statute Miles		7160 miles
Nautical Miles		6218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 27 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

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

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-06-18, 18:40:55 JST
Houston (United States)	2026-06-18, 04:40:55 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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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