BNR
Banfora
Burkina Faso
9,476 km
5,888 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,476 km
5,888 mi / 5,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNR IAH
Airport Name Banfora Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BNR IAH
ICAO Code DFOB KIAH
City Banfora Houston
Country Burkina Faso United States
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Chicago
Elevation 984 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 10.680000, -4.720000 29.980000, -95.340000

Banfora (BNR) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banfora Airport (BNR) in Banfora, Burkina Faso to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,476 kilometers (5,888 miles / 5,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 05:25 in Banfora, it's 23:25 in Houston. With a 6-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 Banfora (BNR) 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 Banfora Airport (BNR) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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