IAH
Houston
United States
11,969 km
7,437 miles
MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,969 km
7,437 mi / 6,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
269°
west

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IAH MBU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Babanakira Airport
IATA Code IAH MBU
ICAO Code KIAH AGGI
City Houston Mbambanakira
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -9.750000, 159.840000

Houston (IAH) to Mbambanakira (MBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands is 11,969 kilometers (7,437 miles / 6,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Houston, it's 07:25 in Mbambanakira. With a 17-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 Mbambanakira (MBU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 61° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Babanakira Airport (MBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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