HOA
Hola
Kenya
14,343 km
8,912 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
14,343 km
8,912 mi / 7,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HOA IAH
Airport Name Hola Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HOA IAH
ICAO Code HKHO KIAH
City Hola Houston
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 195 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -1.520000, 40.000000 29.980000, -95.340000

Hola (HOA) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 14,343 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 11:52 in Hola, it's 02:52 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 Hola (HOA) follows a heading of 65° (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 Hola Airport (HOA) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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