IAH
Houston
United States
5,741 km
3,568 miles
MCP
Macapa
Brazil
Distance
5,741 km
3,568 mi / 3,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MCP
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Alberto Alcolumbre Airport
IATA Code IAH MCP
ICAO Code KIAH SBMQ
City Houston Macapa
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Belem
Elevation 96 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 0.050000, -51.070000

Houston (IAH) to Macapa (MCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) in Macapa, Brazil is 5,741 kilometers (3,568 miles / 3,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Houston, it's 15:18 in Macapa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macapa (MCP) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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