IAH
Houston
United States
13,897 km
8,635 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
13,897 km
8,635 mi / 7,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RBT
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code IAH RBT
ICAO Code KIAH HKMB
City Houston Marsabit
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 96 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 2.350000, 37.980000

Houston (IAH) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 13,897 kilometers (8,635 miles / 7,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kenya. 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 04:17 in Houston, it's 13:17 in Marsabit. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,299 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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