AJY
Agadez
Niger
10,296 km
6,398 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
10,296 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJY IAH
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AJY IAH
ICAO Code DRZA KIAH
City Agadez Houston
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Chicago
Elevation 1,657 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 29.980000, -95.340000

Agadez (AJY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 10,296 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Niger with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Agadez, it's 13:02 in Houston. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,561 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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