CPA
Harper
Liberia
9,537 km
5,926 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPA IAH
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CPA IAH
ICAO Code GLCP KIAH
City Harper Houston
Country Liberia United States
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 29.980000, -95.340000

Harper (CPA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 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 Liberia 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 16:05 in Harper, it's 10:05 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 Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 87° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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