CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
13,888 km
8,629 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,888 km
8,629 mi / 7,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGJ IAH
Airport Name Kasompe Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CGJ IAH
ICAO Code FLKE KIAH
City Kasompe Houston
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Chicago
Elevation 4,636 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 29.980000, -95.340000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,888 kilometers (8,629 miles / 7,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Zambia 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 12:24 in Kasompe, it's 04:24 in Houston. With a 8-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 4,540 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

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

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