Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, SWJ - IAH Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 7203 miles or 11592 kilometers or 6255 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Houston takes around 16 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 16 hours 33 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 • SWJ - IAH

Kilometers		11592 km
Statute Miles		7203 miles
Nautical Miles		6255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 33 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to IAH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - IAH

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Houston (United States) is 16 Hours.
Houston time is 16 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2026-09-12, 21:17:17 +11
Houston (United States)	2026-09-12, 05:17:17 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

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