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HOE to DWH: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Houston (David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport)
8,801 mi
14,164 km · 7,648 nm
17h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,801 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 43m 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
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- DWH — David Wayne Hooks Memorial 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 HOE
- THL · Tachileik Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport42 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport79 mi away
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport79 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOE from DWH?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Houston (DWH) is 8,801 miles (14,164 km, 7,648 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to DWH?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 43m 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 HOE to DWH?
Nonstop service on HOE–DWH 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 17h 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Huay Xai and Houston?
Houston is 13 hours behind Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to DWH?
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Why are some HOE to DWH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HOE–DWH 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.