IAH
Houston
United States
8,883 km
5,520 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
8,883 km
5,520 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH KBA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code IAH KBA
ICAO Code KIAH GFKB
City Houston Kabala
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Freetown
Elevation 96 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 9.640000, -11.520000

Houston (IAH) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 8,883 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:50 in Houston, it's 09:50 in Kabala. 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 Kabala (KBA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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