ASV
Amboseli National Park
Kenya
14,177 km
8,809 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,177 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASV IAH
Airport Name Amboseli Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ASV IAH
ICAO Code HKAM KIAH
City Amboseli National Park Houston
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 3,755 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -2.650000, 37.250000 29.980000, -95.340000

Amboseli National Park (ASV) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amboseli Airport (ASV) in Amboseli National Park, Kenya to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,177 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Kenya 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 23:17 in Amboseli National Park, it's 14:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,659 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Amboseli Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Amboseli National Park (ASV) follows a heading of 68° (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 Amboseli Airport (ASV) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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