BOY
Bobo Dioulasso
Burkina Faso
9,486 km
5,894 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,486 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOY IAH
Airport Name Bobo Dioulasso Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BOY IAH
ICAO Code DFOO KIAH
City Bobo Dioulasso Houston
Country Burkina Faso United States
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Chicago
Elevation 1,511 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 11.160000, -4.330000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,486 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 11:46 in Bobo Dioulasso, it's 05:46 in Houston. With a 6-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 1,415 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bobo Dioulasso Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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