Airport Comparison
| ATL | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | ATL | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KATL | KIAH |
| City | Atlanta | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.640000, -84.430000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,108 kilometers (688 miles / 598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.
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 02:04 in Atlanta, it's 01:04 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 66° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.