BEC
Wichita
United States
874 km
543 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
874 km
543 mi / 472 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BEC IAH
Airport Name Beech Factory Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BEC IAH
ICAO Code KBEC KIAH
City Wichita Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,409 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.690000, -97.210000 29.980000, -95.340000

Wichita (BEC) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beech Factory Airport (BEC) in Wichita, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 874 kilometers (543 miles / 472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Wichita, it's 09:33 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Beech Factory Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Wichita (BEC) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beech Factory Airport (BEC) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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