IAH
Houston
United States
13,406 km
8,330 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH KME
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code IAH KME
ICAO Code KIAH HRZA
City Houston Kamembe
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 96 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Houston (IAH) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 United States with Rwanda. 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 17:07 in Houston, it's 01:07 in Kamembe. 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 5,096 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 304° (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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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