# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Ponta do Ouro (PDD)

> 14,977 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,977 km / 9,306 mi / 8,087 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 99° (east)
- **Return heading**: 287° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 16:46 in Houston, it's 23:46 in Ponta do Ouro)
- **Elevation difference**: 4 ft (PDD is lower 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

### [Ponta do Ouro Airport (PDD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdd-ponta-do-ouro-ponta-do-ouro-airport/1ef266de-ddd3-61ec-aa76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQPO
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -26.830000, 32.840000
- Elevation: 92 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 16:46 in Houston, it's 23:46 in Ponta do Ouro.
With a 7-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)
- [Ponta do Ouro Airport (PDD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdd-ponta-do-ouro-ponta-do-ouro-airport/1ef266de-ddd3-61ec-aa76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)