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AOR to IWS: distance & flight time
Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
9,730 mi
15,659 km · 8,455 nm
19h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,730 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AOR from IWS?
The flight distance from Alor Setar (AOR) to Houston (IWS) is 9,730 miles (15,659 km, 8,455 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AOR to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Alor Setar and Houston?
Houston is 13 hours behind Alor Setar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AOR to IWS?
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