IAH
Houston
United States
8,984 km
5,582 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
8,984 km
5,582 mi / 4,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH WYE
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code IAH WYE
ICAO Code KIAH GFYE
City Houston Yengema
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Freetown
Elevation 96 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 8.610000, -11.050000

Houston (IAH) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 8,984 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 13:02 in Houston, it's 19:02 in Yengema. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,204 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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