IAH
Houston
United States
15,111 km
9,389 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
15,111 km
9,389 mi / 8,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH POL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code IAH POL
ICAO Code KIAH FQPB
City Houston Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 96 ft 331 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Houston (IAH) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 15,111 kilometers (9,389 miles / 8,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Mozambique. 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 12:04 in Houston, it's 20:04 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. 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 Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 300° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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