IAH
Houston
United States
1,333 km
828 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
1,333 km
828 mi / 720 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH LEX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code IAH LEX
ICAO Code KIAH KLEX
City Houston Lexington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 38.040000, -84.610000

Houston (IAH) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 1,333 kilometers (828 miles / 720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Houston, it's 09:17 in Lexington.

The return flight from Lexington (LEX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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