Distance From Mtera Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Mtera Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 8913 miles or 14344 kilometers or 7740 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mtera ( Tanzania ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mtera and Houston takes around 20 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mtera Airport, Mtera, Tanzania to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 20 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - IAH

Kilometers		14344 km
Statute Miles		8913 miles
Nautical Miles		7740 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 29 minutes

Mtera Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Mtera Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mtera to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mtera, Tanzania and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Mtera (Tanzania) and Houston (United States) is 9 Hours.
Houston time is 9 Hours behind Mtera.

Location	Local Time
Mtera (Tanzania)	2025-12-16, 00:01:48 EAT
Houston (United States)	2025-12-15, 15:01:48 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mtera Airport ( / ) Mtera, Tanzania

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States