Distance From Rishiri Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, RIS - IAH Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 6145 miles or 9890 kilometers or 5337 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rishiri ( Japan ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Houston takes around 14 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 14 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RIS - IAH

Kilometers		9890 km
Statute Miles		6145 miles
Nautical Miles		5337 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 7 minutes

Rishiri Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to IAH Flight Path

Location of Rishiri Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rishiri to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rishiri, Japan and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - IAH

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Houston (United States) is 15 Hours.
Houston time is 15 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2025-01-01, 00:04:41 JST
Houston (United States)	2024-12-31, 09:04:41 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States