# Distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Houston (IAH)

> 475 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 475 km / 295 mi / 256 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 209° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:29 in Harlingen, it's 00:29 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 60 ft (IAH is higher than HRL)

## Airports

### [Valley International Airport (HRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hrl-harlingen-valley-international-airport/1ef266df-214f-6e16-852a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Harlingen, United States
- ICAO: KHRL
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 26.230000, -97.660000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Valley International Airport (HRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hrl-harlingen-valley-international-airport/1ef266df-214f-6e16-852a-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)