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DWH to KGT: distance & flight time
Houston (David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
8,124 mi
13,074 km · 7,059 nm
16h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,124 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DWH — David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport · Houston, United States
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DWH
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport18 mi away
- CXO · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport22 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark24 mi away
Near KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DWH from KGT?
The flight distance from Houston (DWH) to Kangding (KGT) is 8,124 miles (13,074 km, 7,059 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DWH to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DWH to KGT?
Nonstop service on DWH–KGT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Houston and Kangding?
Kangding is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DWH to KGT?
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Why are some DWH to KGT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DWH–KGT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.