# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY)

> 14,782 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,782 km / 9,185 mi / 7,981 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 73° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Tanzania
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 18:43 in Houston, it's 02:43 in Kilwa Masoko)
- **Elevation difference**: 46 ft (KIY is lower than IAH)

## Airports

### [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

### [Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kiy-kilwa-masoko-kilwa-masoko-airport/1ef266de-ee9f-6b9c-93ed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTKI
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -8.930000, 39.520000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:43 in Houston, it's 02:43 in Kilwa Masoko.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kiy-kilwa-masoko-kilwa-masoko-airport/1ef266de-ee9f-6b9c-93ed-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)