Airport Comparison
| ALM | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | ALM | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KALM | KIAH |
| City | Alamogordo | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.840000, -105.990000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Alamogordo (ALM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,059 kilometers (658 miles / 572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.
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 02:05 in Alamogordo, it's 03:05 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,104 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 290° (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 Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.