IAH
Houston
United States
8,397 km
5,218 miles
MAX
Matam
Senegal
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
80°
east

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IAH MAX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Ouro Sogui Airport
IATA Code IAH MAX
ICAO Code KIAH GOSM
City Houston Matam
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 96 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 15.590000, -13.320000

Houston (IAH) to Matam (MAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) in Matam, Senegal is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Senegal. 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 10:31 in Houston, it's 16:31 in Matam. 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 Matam (MAX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 298° (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 Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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