IAH
Houston
United States
11,547 km
7,175 miles
MVO
Mongo
Chad
Distance
11,547 km
7,175 mi / 6,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH MVO
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Mongo Airport
IATA Code IAH MVO
ICAO Code KIAH FTTM
City Houston Mongo
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 96 ft 1,414 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 12.170000, 18.680000

Houston (IAH) to Mongo (MVO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Mongo Airport (MVO) in Mongo, Chad is 11,547 kilometers (7,175 miles / 6,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Chad. 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 05:13 in Houston, it's 12:13 in Mongo. 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 1,318 feet between the two airports. Mongo Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Mongo (MVO) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mongo Airport (MVO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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