# Distance from Gbangbatok (GBK) to Houston (IAH)

> 8,901 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,901 km / 5,531 mi / 4,806 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sierra Leone) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 22:57 in Gbangbatok, it's 17:57 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 21 ft (IAH is higher than GBK)

## Airports

### [Gbangbatok Airport (GBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbk-gbangbatok-gbangbatok-airport/1ef266de-e7e4-669a-84e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone
- ICAO: GFGK
- Timezone: Africa/Freetown
- Coordinates: 7.770000, -12.380000
- Elevation: 75 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:57 in Gbangbatok, it's 17:57 in Houston.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Gbangbatok Airport (GBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbk-gbangbatok-gbangbatok-airport/1ef266de-e7e4-669a-84e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)