IAH
Houston
United States
13,597 km
8,449 miles
MHI
Moucha Island
Djibouti
Distance
13,597 km
8,449 mi / 7,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

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IAH MHI
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Moucha Airport
IATA Code IAH MHI
ICAO Code KIAH HDMO
City Houston Moucha Island
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 11.720000, 43.200000

Houston (IAH) to Moucha Island (MHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Moucha Airport (MHI) in Moucha Island, Djibouti is 13,597 kilometers (8,449 miles / 7,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Djibouti. 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 18:35 in Houston, it's 03:35 in Moucha Island. With a 9-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 Moucha Island (MHI) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 317° (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 Moucha Airport (MHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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