Sydney to Houston flight distance & time (SYD-IAH)

How far is Sydney from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 13,834 km / 7,470 nm, about 16h 5m flight time, with an initial heading of 74° (ENE).

FromSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, AU
ToGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US
Distance13,834 km · 7,470 nm · 8,596 mi
Initial heading74° (ENE)

Aircraft with enough range to fly SYD to IAH nonstop

TypeRange
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 7,652 nm / 14,172 km
Airbus A340-600 7,883 nm / 14,599 km
Airbus A340-200 7,991 nm / 14,799 km
Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 8,099 nm / 14,999 km
Airbus A380 8,207 nm / 15,199 km
Airbus A340-500 9,017 nm / 16,699 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Houston?
The great circle distance between Sydney and Houston is 13,834 km (7,470 nm / 8,596 mi).
How long is the flight from Sydney to Houston?
A direct flight from SYD to IAH takes about 16h 5m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Sydney to Houston?
No scheduled nonstop service is currently listed for this route in our data.