BNB
Boende
DR Congo
12,520 km
7,780 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,520 km
7,780 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNB IAH
Airport Name Boende Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BNB IAH
ICAO Code FZGN KIAH
City Boende Houston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Chicago
Elevation 1,168 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -0.220000, 20.850000 29.980000, -95.340000

Boende (BNB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boende Airport (BNB) in Boende, DR Congo to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,520 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 DR Congo 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 00:38 in Boende, it's 17:38 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 1,072 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Boende Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Boende (BNB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Boende Airport (BNB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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