HYS
Hays
United States
1,049 km
652 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,049 km
652 mi / 566 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HYS IAH
Airport Name Hays Regional Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code HYS IAH
ICAO Code KHYS KIAH
City Hays Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,999 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -99.270000 29.980000, -95.340000

Hays (HYS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hays Regional Airport (HYS) in Hays, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,049 kilometers (652 miles / 566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Hays, it's 15:46 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,903 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Hays Regional Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Hays (HYS) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Hays Regional Airport (HYS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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