Airport Comparison
| BHM | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | BHM | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KBHM | KIAH |
| City | Birmingham | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 650 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.560000, -86.750000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 904 kilometers (562 miles / 488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.
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 13:12 in Birmingham, it's 13:12 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.