IAH
Houston
United States
9,962 km
6,190 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,962 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH XKA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code IAH XKA
ICAO Code KIAH DFEL
City Houston Kantchari
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 96 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 12.470000, 1.500000

Houston (IAH) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 9,962 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 00:55 in Houston, it's 06:55 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 301° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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