IAH
Houston
United States
11,401 km
7,085 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
11,401 km
7,085 mi / 6,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

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IAH POG
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code IAH POG
ICAO Code KIAH FOOG
City Houston Port Gentil
Country United States Gabon
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Libreville
Elevation 96 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Houston (IAH) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 11,401 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Gabon. 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 03:03 in Houston, it's 10:03 in Port Gentil. 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 Port Gentil (POG) 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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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