GGN
Gagnoa
Ivory Coast
9,609 km
5,971 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GGN IAH
Airport Name Gagnoa Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GGN IAH
ICAO Code DIGA KIAH
City Gagnoa Houston
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 732 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 6.130000, -5.950000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gagnoa (GGN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gagnoa Airport (GGN) in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 08:32 in Gagnoa, it's 02:32 in Houston. With a 6-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 Gagnoa (GGN) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gagnoa Airport (GGN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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