BIV
Bria
Central African Republic
12,206 km
7,585 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,206 km
7,585 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIV IAH
Airport Name Bria Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BIV IAH
ICAO Code FEFR KIAH
City Bria Houston
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Chicago
Elevation 1,975 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 6.530000, 21.990000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bria (BIV) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bria Airport (BIV) in Bria, Central African Republic to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,206 kilometers (7,585 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:20 in Bria, it's 08:20 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 1,879 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bria Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bria (BIV) follows a heading of 70° (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 Bria Airport (BIV) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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