ATL
Atlanta
United States
1,110 km
689 miles
EFD
Houston
United States
Distance
1,110 km
689 mi / 599 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATL EFD
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Ellington Airport
IATA Code ATL EFD
ICAO Code KATL KEFD
City Atlanta Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 1,026 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 29.610000, -95.160000

Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (EFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States is 1,110 kilometers (689 miles / 599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 04:01 in Atlanta, it's 03:01 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (EFD) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Ellington Airport (EFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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