IAH
Houston
United States
11,224 km
6,974 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
11,224 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH NDJ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code IAH NDJ
ICAO Code KIAH FTTJ
City Houston N'Djamena
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 96 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 12.130000, 15.030000

Houston (IAH) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 11,224 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Chad. 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 09:46 in Houston, it's 16:46 in N'Djamena. 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.

The return flight from N'Djamena (NDJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 304° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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