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NAK to EFD: distance & flight time
Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
9,145 mi
14,718 km · 7,947 nm
18h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,145 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 24m 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
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- 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 NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 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 NAK from EFD?
The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) to Houston (EFD) is 9,145 miles (14,718 km, 7,947 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAK to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 24m 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 Nakhon Ratchasima and Houston?
Houston is 12 hours behind Nakhon Ratchasima.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAK to EFD?
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