IAH
Houston
United States
8,350 km
5,188 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
8,350 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH KED
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code IAH KED
ICAO Code KIAH GQNK
City Houston Kaedi
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 96 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 16.160000, -13.510000

Houston (IAH) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 8,350 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 United States with Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Houston, it's 19:59 in Kaedi. 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 Kaedi (KED) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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