BEI
Beica
Ethiopia
13,097 km
8,138 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,097 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEI IAH
Airport Name Beica Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BEI IAH
ICAO Code HABE KIAH
City Beica Houston
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 5,410 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 9.390000, 34.520000 29.980000, -95.340000

Beica (BEI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beica Airport (BEI) in Beica, Ethiopia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,097 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Ethiopia 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 14:32 in Beica, it's 05:32 in Houston. With a 9-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 5,314 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Beica Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Beica (BEI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Beica Airport (BEI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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