BDV
Moba
DR Congo
13,764 km
8,552 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,764 km
8,552 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BDV IAH
Airport Name Moba Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BDV IAH
ICAO Code FZRB KIAH
City Moba Houston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,953 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -7.070000, 29.780000 29.980000, -95.340000

Moba (BDV) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moba Airport (BDV) in Moba, DR Congo to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,764 kilometers (8,552 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 DR Congo 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 23:37 in Moba, it's 15:37 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Moba Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Moba (BDV) follows a heading of 78° (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 Moba Airport (BDV) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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