# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Port Mathurin (RRG)

> 17,590 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,590 km / 10,930 mi / 9,498 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Mauritius
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 17:22 in Houston, it's 02:22 in Port Mathurin)
- **Elevation difference**: 1 ft (RRG 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

### [Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rrg-port-mathurin-sir-charles-gaetan-duval-airport/1ef266de-d89b-6aee-8682-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Mathurin, Mauritius
- ICAO: FIMR
- Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
- Coordinates: -19.760000, 63.360000
- Elevation: 95 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 17:22 in Houston, it's 02:22 in Port Mathurin.
With a 9-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)
- [Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport (RRG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rrg-port-mathurin-sir-charles-gaetan-duval-airport/1ef266de-d89b-6aee-8682-06bb2780ed98)
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