BJC
Denver
United States
1,417 km
881 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,417 km
881 mi / 765 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BJC IAH
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BJC IAH
ICAO Code KBJC KIAH
City Denver Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,673 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 29.980000, -95.340000

Denver (BJC) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,417 kilometers (881 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 15:42 in Denver, it's 16:42 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,578 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Denver (BJC) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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