IAD
Washington
United States
1,908 km
1,186 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,908 km
1,186 mi / 1,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAD IAH
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code IAD IAH
ICAO Code KIAD KIAH
City Washington Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 312 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 29.980000, -95.340000

Washington (IAD) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,908 kilometers (1,186 miles / 1,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 02:05 in Washington, it's 01:05 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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