Airport Comparison
| CYS | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | CYS | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KCYS | KIAH |
| City | Cheyenne | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.160000, -104.810000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Cheyenne (CYS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,508 kilometers (937 miles / 814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.
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 14:22 in Cheyenne, it's 15:22 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,064 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.