BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
11,141 km
6,923 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,141 km
6,923 mi / 6,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BPC IAH
Airport Name Bamenda Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BPC IAH
ICAO Code FKKV KIAH
City Bamenda Houston
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Chicago
Elevation 4,065 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bamenda (BPC) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,141 kilometers (6,923 miles / 6,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Cameroon 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 10:18 in Bamenda, it's 03:18 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 3,969 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 77° (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 Bamenda Airport (BPC) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.