Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,597
miles
13,836
kilometers
7,471
nautical miles

🕐 16h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (247°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,597 13,755
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,597 13,755
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,597 12,896
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,597 12,896
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,597 17,194
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,597 12,896
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Houston and Sydney follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to SYD route connects Houston, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,597 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 247° from Houston. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 8,597 miles (13,836 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to SYD typically take around 16h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,597 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.