CRF
Carnot
Central African Republic
11,746 km
7,299 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,746 km
7,299 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CRF IAH
Airport Name Carnot Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CRF IAH
ICAO Code FEFC KIAH
City Carnot Houston
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Chicago
Elevation 1,985 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 15.890000 29.980000, -95.340000

Carnot (CRF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carnot Airport (CRF) in Carnot, Central African Republic to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,746 kilometers (7,299 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Central African Republic 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 06:49 in Carnot, it's 23:49 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 1,889 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Carnot Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Carnot (CRF) follows a heading of 75° (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 Carnot Airport (CRF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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