# Distance from Wichita (IAB) to Houston (IAH)

> 868 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 868 km / 539 mi / 469 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 168° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 349° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 20:45 in Wichita, it's 20:45 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,276 ft (IAH is lower than IAB)

## Airports

### [Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iab-wichita-mc-connell-afb-airport/1ef266df-22c8-62b6-81e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wichita, United States
- ICAO: KIAB
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 37.620000, -97.270000
- Elevation: 1,372 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-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.

## Related

- [Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iab-wichita-mc-connell-afb-airport/1ef266df-22c8-62b6-81e5-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)