BOA
Boma
DR Congo
12,102 km
7,520 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,102 km
7,520 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
300°
west northwest

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BOA IAH
Airport Name Boma Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BOA IAH
ICAO Code FZAJ KIAH
City Boma Houston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 29.980000, -95.340000

Boma (BOA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,102 kilometers (7,520 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 00:20 in Boma, it's 17:20 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 86° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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