BBX
Philadelphia
United States
2,140 km
1,330 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
2,140 km
1,330 mi / 1,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBX IAH
Airport Name Wings Field George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BBX IAH
ICAO Code KLOM KIAH
City Philadelphia Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 302 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 40.140000, -75.270000 29.980000, -95.340000

Philadelphia (BBX) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wings Field (BBX) in Philadelphia, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 2,140 kilometers (1,330 miles / 1,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 01:29 in Philadelphia, it's 00:29 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (BBX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Wings Field (BBX) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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