IAH
Houston
United States
10,902 km
6,774 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
10,902 km
6,774 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
76°
east northeast

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IAH MDI
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code IAH MDI
ICAO Code KIAH DNMK
City Houston Makurdi
Country United States Nigeria
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lagos
Elevation 96 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 7.700000, 8.610000

Houston (IAH) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 10,902 kilometers (6,774 miles / 5,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Nigeria. 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 16:03 in Houston, it's 23:03 in Makurdi. With a 7-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 Makurdi (MDI) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 302° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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