CUS
Columbus
United States
1,190 km
739 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,190 km
739 mi / 642 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CUS IAH
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CUS IAH
ICAO Code 0NM0 KIAH
City Columbus Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 4,024 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 29.980000, -95.340000

Columbus (CUS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,190 kilometers (739 miles / 642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 14:37 in Columbus, it's 15:37 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,928 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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