IAH
Houston
United States
36 km
23 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
36 km
23 mi / 20 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IAH IWS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code IAH IWS
ICAO Code KIAH KIWS
City Houston Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 29.820000, -95.670000

Houston (IAH) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 36 kilometers (23 miles / 20 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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.

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 05:59 in Houston, it's 05:59 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IWS) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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