APL
Nampula
Mozambique
15,107 km
9,387 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
15,107 km
9,387 mi / 8,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APL IAH
Airport Name Nampula Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code APL IAH
ICAO Code FQNP KIAH
City Nampula Houston
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 1,444 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 29.980000, -95.340000

Nampula (APL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 15,107 kilometers (9,387 miles / 8,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Mozambique 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 23:05 in Nampula, it's 15:05 in Houston. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,348 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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