# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Macapa (MCP)

> 5,741 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,741 km / 3,568 mi / 3,100 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: North America → South America
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 22:37 in Houston, it's 00:37 in Macapa)
- **Elevation difference**: 40 ft (MCP 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

### [Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcp-macapa-alberto-alcolumbre-airport/1ef266df-952a-6052-93b4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Macapa, Brazil
- ICAO: SBMQ
- Timezone: America/Belem
- Coordinates: 0.050000, -51.070000
- Elevation: 56 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:37 in Houston, it's 00:37 in Macapa.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcp-macapa-alberto-alcolumbre-airport/1ef266df-952a-6052-93b4-06bb2780ed98)
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