HCM
Eil
Somalia
14,392 km
8,943 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,392 km
8,943 mi / 7,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HCM IAH
Airport Name Eil Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HCM IAH
ICAO Code HCME KIAH
City Eil Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 812 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 29.980000, -95.340000

Eil (HCM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,392 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 14:28 in Eil, it's 05:28 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 Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 47° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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