GAS
Garissa
Kenya
14,239 km
8,848 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAS IAH
Airport Name Garissa Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GAS IAH
ICAO Code HKGA KIAH
City Garissa Houston
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 475 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 29.980000, -95.340000

Garissa (GAS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Kenya 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 12:07 in Garissa, it's 03:07 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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 64° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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