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IAH to ODY: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport)
8,751 mi
14,084 km · 7,605 nm
17h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,751 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 38m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 mi away
Near ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAH from ODY?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Muang Xay (ODY) is 8,751 miles (14,084 km, 7,605 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to ODY?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 38m 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 Houston and Muang Xay?
Muang Xay is 12 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAH to ODY?
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