BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
14,262 km
8,862 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,262 km
8,862 mi / 7,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSY IAH
Airport Name Bardera Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BSY IAH
ICAO Code HCMD KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,200 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,262 kilometers (8,862 miles / 7,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Somalia 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 22:49 in Bardera Airport, it's 13:49 in Houston. With a 9-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 4,104 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 59° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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