IAH
Houston
United States
13,582 km
8,439 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
13,582 km
8,439 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH OBC
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code IAH OBC
ICAO Code KIAH HDOB
City Houston Obock
Country United States Djibouti
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 96 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 11.970000, 43.270000

Houston (IAH) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 13,582 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,334 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 03:45 in Houston, it's 12:45 in Obock. 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 Obock (OBC) 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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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