# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Mossendjo (MSX)

> 11,906 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,906 km / 7,398 mi / 6,429 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Congo
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 19:00 in Houston, it's 01:00 in Mossendjo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,423 ft (MSX is higher 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

### [Mossendjo Airport (MSX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msx-mossendjo-mossendjo-airport/1ef266de-d66a-6220-a4c4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mossendjo, Congo
- ICAO: FCMM
- Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
- Coordinates: -2.950000, 12.700000
- Elevation: 1,519 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:00 in Houston, it's 01:00 in Mossendjo.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mossendjo Airport (MSX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msx-mossendjo-mossendjo-airport/1ef266de-d66a-6220-a4c4-06bb2780ed98)
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