CMO
Obbia
Somalia
14,513 km
9,018 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMO IAH
Airport Name Obbia Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CMO IAH
ICAO Code HCMO KIAH
City Obbia Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 65 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 5.370000, 48.520000 29.980000, -95.340000

Obbia (CMO) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obbia Airport (CMO) in Obbia, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 19:11 in Obbia, it's 10:11 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 Obbia (CMO) follows a heading of 51° (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 Obbia Airport (CMO) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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