GOG
Gobabis
Namibia
13,497 km
8,386 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
13,497 km
8,386 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GOG IAH
Airport Name Gobabis Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GOG IAH
ICAO Code FYGB KIAH
City Gobabis Houston
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 4,731 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, 18.970000 29.980000, -95.340000

Gobabis (GOG) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gobabis Airport (GOG) in Gobabis, Namibia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,497 kilometers (8,386 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Namibia 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 22:56 in Gobabis, it's 14:56 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 4,635 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Gobabis Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gobabis (GOG) follows a heading of 100° (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 Gobabis Airport (GOG) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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