BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
12,022 km
7,470 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,022 km
7,470 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BGF IAH
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BGF IAH
ICAO Code FEFF KIAH
City Bangui Houston
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Chicago
Elevation 1,208 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bangui (BGF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,022 kilometers (7,470 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Central African Republic 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 20:59 in Bangui, it's 13:59 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 1,112 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 74° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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