IAH
Houston
United States
15,012 km
9,328 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
15,012 km
9,328 mi / 8,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
86°
east

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IAH UEL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code IAH UEL
ICAO Code KIAH FQQL
City Houston Quelimane
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Maputo
Elevation 96 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Houston (IAH) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 15,012 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 09:56 in Houston, it's 17:56 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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