IAH
Houston
United States
15,673 km
9,738 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
15,673 km
9,738 mi / 8,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH WTA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code IAH WTA
ICAO Code KIAH FMMU
City Houston Tambohorano
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 96 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Houston (IAH) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 15,673 kilometers (9,738 miles / 8,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:53 in Houston, it's 08:53 in Tambohorano. 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.

The return flight from Tambohorano (WTA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 296° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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