BXE
Bakel
Senegal
8,516 km
5,292 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,516 km
5,292 mi / 4,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BXE IAH
Airport Name Bakel Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BXE IAH
ICAO Code GOTB KIAH
City Bakel Houston
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Chicago
Elevation 98 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bakel (BXE) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,516 kilometers (5,292 miles / 4,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 08:25 in Bakel, it's 02:25 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bakel (BXE) 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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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