AMB
Ambilobe Airport
Madagascar
15,906 km
9,884 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,906 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMB IAH
Airport Name Ambilobe Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AMB IAH
ICAO Code FMNE KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Chicago
Elevation 72 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -13.190000, 48.990000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ambilobe Airport (AMB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambilobe Airport (AMB) in Ambilobe Airport, Madagascar to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,906 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Madagascar 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 05:51 in Ambilobe Airport, it's 20:51 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Ambilobe Airport (AMB) follows a heading of 71° (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 Ambilobe Airport (AMB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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