BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
12,697 km
7,889 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
12,697 km
7,889 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BZU IAH
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BZU IAH
ICAO Code FZKJ KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 1,378 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 29.980000, -95.340000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 12,697 kilometers (7,889 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 02:51 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 19:51 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 1,282 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 71° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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