GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
1,520 km
945 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,520 km
945 mi / 821 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
131°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GWS IAH
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GWS IAH
ICAO Code KGWS KIAH
City Glenwood Springs Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,916 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 29.980000, -95.340000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,520 kilometers (945 miles / 821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 09:43 in Glenwood Springs, it's 10:43 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,820 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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