CMS
Scusciuban
Somalia
14,216 km
8,834 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,216 km
8,834 mi / 7,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CMS IAH
Airport Name Scusciuban Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CMS IAH
ICAO Code HCMS KIAH
City Scusciuban Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 1,121 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 10.300000, 50.230000 29.980000, -95.340000

Scusciuban (CMS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scusciuban Airport (CMS) in Scusciuban, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,216 kilometers (8,834 miles / 7,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:45 in Scusciuban, it's 06:45 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 1,025 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Scusciuban Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Scusciuban (CMS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Scusciuban Airport (CMS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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