IAH
Houston
United States
8,523 km
5,296 miles
SEY
Selibaby
Mauritania
Distance
8,523 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH SEY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Selibaby Airport
IATA Code IAH SEY
ICAO Code KIAH GQNS
City Houston Selibaby
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 96 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 15.180000, -12.210000

Houston (IAH) to Selibaby (SEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Selibaby Airport (SEY) in Selibaby, Mauritania is 8,523 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 13:16 in Houston, it's 19:16 in Selibaby. 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 Selibaby (SEY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 298° (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 Selibaby Airport (SEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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