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IWS to LGK: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → Langkawi (Langkawi International Airport)
9,738 mi
15,672 km · 8,462 nm
19h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,738 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 34m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
- LGK — Langkawi International Airport · Langkawi, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near LGK
- AOR · Sultan Abdul Halim Airport47 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport62 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport75 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IWS from LGK?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to Langkawi (LGK) is 9,738 miles (15,672 km, 8,462 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to LGK?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 34m 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 Langkawi?
Langkawi is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to LGK?
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