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HOE to IWS: distance & flight time
Huay Xai (Ban Huoeisay Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
8,815 mi
14,186 km · 7,660 nm
17h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,815 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 45m 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
- 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 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 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 HOE from IWS?
The flight distance from Huay Xai (HOE) to Houston (IWS) is 8,815 miles (14,186 km, 7,660 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOE to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 45m 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 IWS?
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