IAH
Houston
United States
8,194 km
5,092 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
8,194 km
5,092 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MEK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code IAH MEK
ICAO Code KIAH GMFM
City Houston Meknes
Country United States Morocco
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 96 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 33.880000, -5.520000

Houston (IAH) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 8,194 kilometers (5,092 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Morocco. 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 03:28 in Houston, it's 10:28 in Meknes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,794 feet between the two airports. Bassatine Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Meknes (MEK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 296° (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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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