Airport Comparison
| COS | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | COS | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KCOS | KIAH |
| City | Colorado Springs | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 6,187 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.810000, -104.700000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Colorado Springs (COS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,303 kilometers (810 miles / 704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.
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 12:44 in Colorado Springs, it's 13:44 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,091 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 321° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.