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WUA to IAH: distance & flight time
Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) → Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport)
7,410 mi
11,926 km · 6,440 nm
15h
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,410 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WUA — Wuhai Airport · Wuhai, China
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental 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 WUA
- RLK · Bayannur Tianjitai Airport93 mi away
- AXF · Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport97 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is WUA from IAH?
The flight distance from Wuhai (WUA) to Houston (IAH) is 7,410 miles (11,926 km, 6,440 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WUA to IAH?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from WUA to IAH?
Nonstop service on WUA–IAH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Wuhai and Houston?
Houston is 14 hours behind Wuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WUA to IAH?
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Why are some WUA to IAH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain WUA–IAH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.