AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
8,088 km
5,025 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,088 km
5,025 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJJ IAH
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AJJ IAH
ICAO Code GQNJ KIAH
City Akjoujt Houston
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Chicago
Elevation 403 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 29.980000, -95.340000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,088 kilometers (5,025 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mauritania with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Akjoujt, it's 00:28 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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