IAH
Houston
United States
14,927 km
9,275 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
14,927 km
9,275 mi / 8,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
101°
east

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IAH MZQ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code IAH MZQ
ICAO Code KIAH FAMU
City Houston Mkuze
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 96 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Houston (IAH) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 14,927 kilometers (9,275 miles / 8,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:08 in Houston, it's 21:08 in Mkuze. With a 8-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 Mkuze (MZQ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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