Airport Comparison
| DET | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Coleman A Young Municipal Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | DET | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KDET | KIAH |
| City | Detroit | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Detroit | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 626 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.410000, -83.010000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Detroit (DET) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,766 kilometers (1,098 miles / 954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.
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 06:16 in Detroit, it's 05:16 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 35° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.