FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
13,644 km
8,478 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,644 km
8,478 mi / 7,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FMI IAH
Airport Name Kalemie Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FMI IAH
ICAO Code FZRF KIAH
City N/A Houston
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,569 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 29.980000, -95.340000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,644 kilometers (8,478 miles / 7,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 18:51 in Kalemie Airport, it's 10:51 in Houston. With a 8-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 2,473 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 77° (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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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