IAH
Houston
United States
15,808 km
9,823 miles
MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,808 km
9,823 mi / 8,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

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IAH MXM
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Morombe Airport
IATA Code IAH MXM
ICAO Code KIAH FMSR
City Houston N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 96 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -21.750000, 43.380000

Houston (IAH) to Morombe Airport (MXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar is 15,808 kilometers (9,823 miles / 8,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Madagascar. 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 12:34 in Houston, it's 21:34 in Morombe Airport. 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 Morombe Airport (MXM) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 291° (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 Morombe Airport (MXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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