CXN
Candala
Somalia
14,090 km
8,755 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,090 km
8,755 mi / 7,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CXN IAH
Airport Name Candala Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CXN IAH
ICAO Code HCMC KIAH
City Candala Houston
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 9 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 11.500000, 49.920000 29.980000, -95.340000

Candala (CXN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Candala Airport (CXN) in Candala, Somalia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,090 kilometers (8,755 miles / 7,608 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 07:46 in Candala, it's 22:46 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.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Candala (CXN) follows a heading of 44° (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 Candala Airport (CXN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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