BMD
Belo sur Tsiribihina
Madagascar
15,831 km
9,837 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,831 km
9,837 mi / 8,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BMD IAH
Airport Name Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BMD IAH
ICAO Code FMML KIAH
City Belo sur Tsiribihina Houston
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Chicago
Elevation 154 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -19.690000, 44.540000 29.980000, -95.340000

Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,831 kilometers (9,837 miles / 8,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Madagascar 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 22:34 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 13:34 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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