HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
8,795 km
5,465 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,795 km
5,465 mi / 4,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HGS IAH
Airport Name Hastings Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HGS IAH
ICAO Code GFHA KIAH
City Freetown Houston
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Chicago
Elevation 60 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 29.980000, -95.340000

Freetown (HGS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,795 kilometers (5,465 miles / 4,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 10:25 in Freetown, it's 04:25 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 Freetown (HGS) 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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