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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Phuket (HKT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
15,534 km9,652 miles • 8,388 NM
Destination Airport
VTSPHKT
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket International Airport
Direct Distance
15,534 km
9,652 Statute Miles
8,388 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 47m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,398 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
339° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 47m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 23m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 22m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇹🇭 Thailand
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- City / Country: Phuket, Thailand
- ICAO Code: VTSP
- Coordinates: 8.1133°, 98.3174°
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Elevation: 82 ft
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