Airport Comparison
| CIU | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chippewa County International Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | CIU | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KCIU | KIAH |
| City | Sault Ste Marie | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 799 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.250000, -84.470000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 2,039 kilometers (1,267 miles / 1,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.
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 12:13 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 11:13 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.