IAH
Houston
United States
8,367 km
5,199 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
8,367 km
5,199 mi / 4,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH OXB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code IAH OXB
ICAO Code KIAH GGOV
City Houston Bissau
Country United States Guinea-Bissau
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Bissau
Elevation 96 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 11.890000, -15.650000

Houston (IAH) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 8,367 kilometers (5,199 miles / 4,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Guinea-Bissau. 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 15:24 in Houston, it's 21:24 in Bissau. With a 6-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 Bissau (OXB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 298° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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