BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
14,058 km
8,735 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,058 km
8,735 mi / 7,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSA IAH
Airport Name Bosaso Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BSA IAH
ICAO Code HCMF KIAH
City Bosaso Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 3 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bosaso (BSA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,058 kilometers (8,735 miles / 7,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Somalia 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 15:26 in Bosaso, it's 06:26 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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 45° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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