IAH
Houston
United States
8,719 km
5,417 miles
LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
Distance
8,719 km
5,417 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
84°
east

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IAH LEK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Labe Airport
IATA Code IAH LEK
ICAO Code KIAH GULB
City Houston N/A
Country United States Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Conakry
Elevation 96 ft 3,396 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 11.330000, -12.290000

Houston (IAH) to Labe Airport (LEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea is 8,719 kilometers (5,417 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Guinea. 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 12:22 in Houston, it's 18:22 in Labe Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,300 feet between the two airports. Labe Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Labe Airport (LEK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (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 Labe Airport (LEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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