IAB
Wichita
United States
868 km
539 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
868 km
539 mi / 469 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IAB IAH
Airport Name Mc Connell Afb Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code IAB IAH
ICAO Code KIAB KIAH
City Wichita Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,372 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -97.270000 29.980000, -95.340000

Wichita (IAB) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) in Wichita, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 868 kilometers (539 miles / 469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 22:14 in Wichita, it's 22:14 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,276 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Mc Connell Afb Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Wichita (IAB) follows a heading of 349° (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 Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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