IAH
Houston
United States
7,781 km
4,835 miles
NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
Distance
7,781 km
4,835 mi / 4,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH NDB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Nouadhibou International Airport
IATA Code IAH NDB
ICAO Code KIAH GQPP
City Houston Nouadhibou
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 96 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 20.930000, -17.030000

Houston (IAH) to Nouadhibou (NDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania is 7,781 kilometers (4,835 miles / 4,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Mauritania. 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 08:16 in Houston, it's 14:16 in Nouadhibou. 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.

The return flight from Nouadhibou (NDB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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