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HOE to EFD: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
8,838 mi
14,224 km · 7,680 nm
17h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,838 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOE — Ban Huoeisay Airport · Huay Xai, Laos
- EFD — Ellington 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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOE from EFD?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Houston (EFD) is 8,838 miles (14,224 km, 7,680 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 48m 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 Huay Xai and Houston?
Houston is 12 hours behind Huay Xai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOE to EFD?
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