ELP
El Paso
United States
1,072 km
666 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,072 km
666 mi / 579 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

ELP IAH
Airport Name El Paso International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ELP IAH
ICAO Code KELP KIAH
City El Paso Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 3,962 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 31.810000, -106.380000 29.980000, -95.340000

El Paso (ELP) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Paso International Airport (ELP) in El Paso, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,072 kilometers (666 miles / 579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 16:14 in El Paso, it's 17:14 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,866 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than El Paso International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to El Paso (ELP) follows a heading of 284° (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 El Paso International Airport (ELP) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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