Airport Comparison
Hobbs (HOB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 807 kilometers (501 miles / 435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.
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 16:22 in Hobbs, it's 17:22 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,565 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Lea County Regional Airport.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Hobbs (HOB) follows a heading of 294° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.