# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Xangongo (XGN)

> 12,853 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,853 km / 7,987 mi / 6,940 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 95° (east)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 17:35 in Houston, it's 23:35 in Xangongo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,539 ft (XGN is higher 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

### [Xangongo Airport (XGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xgn-xangongo-xangongo-airport/1ef266de-dd0e-64c8-a609-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xangongo, Angola
- ICAO: FNXA
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -16.760000, 14.970000
- Elevation: 3,635 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 17:35 in Houston, it's 23:35 in Xangongo.
With a 6-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)
- [Xangongo Airport (XGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xgn-xangongo-xangongo-airport/1ef266de-dd0e-64c8-a609-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)