IAH
Houston
United States
12,638 km
7,853 miles
MKI
Mboki
Central African Republic
Distance
12,638 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MKI
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport M'Boki Airport
IATA Code IAH MKI
ICAO Code KIAH FEGE
City Houston Mboki
Country United States Central African Republic
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Bangui
Elevation 96 ft 1,969 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 5.330000, 25.930000

Houston (IAH) to Mboki (MKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to M'Boki Airport (MKI) in Mboki, Central African Republic is 12,638 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 United States with Central African Republic. 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 07:08 in Houston, it's 14:08 in Mboki. With a 7-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 1,873 feet between the two airports. M'Boki Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Mboki (MKI) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 306° (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 M'Boki Airport (MKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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