IAH
Houston
United States
15,932 km
9,900 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
15,932 km
9,900 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH WTS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code IAH WTS
ICAO Code KIAH FMMX
City Houston Tsiroanomandidy
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 96 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Houston (IAH) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 15,932 kilometers (9,900 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 23:39 in Houston, it's 08:39 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,680 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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