BMM
Bitam
Gabon
11,502 km
7,147 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,502 km
7,147 mi / 6,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BMM IAH
Airport Name Bitam Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BMM IAH
ICAO Code FOOB KIAH
City Bitam Houston
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Chicago
Elevation 1,969 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 2.080000, 11.490000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bitam (BMM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,502 kilometers (7,147 miles / 6,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Gabon 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 16:44 in Bitam, it's 09:44 in Houston. With a 7-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 1,873 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bitam Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bitam (BMM) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bitam Airport (BMM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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