Airport Comparison
| ABQ | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Albuquerque International Sunport Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | ABQ | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KABQ | KIAH |
| City | Albuquerque | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.040000, -106.610000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,196 kilometers (743 miles / 646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Albuquerque, it's 03:51 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,259 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.