IAH
Houston
United States
11,906 km
7,398 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
11,906 km
7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH MSX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code IAH MSX
ICAO Code KIAH FCMM
City Houston Mossendjo
Country United States Congo
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 96 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Houston (IAH) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 11,906 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Congo. 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 08:07 in Houston, it's 15:07 in Mossendjo. 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 1,423 feet between the two airports. Mossendjo Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Mossendjo (MSX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 301° (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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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