DET
Detroit
United States
1,766 km
1,098 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,766 km
1,098 mi / 954 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Detroit
Heading
223°
southwest

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.

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