IAH
Houston
United States
1,131 km
703 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
1,131 km
703 mi / 611 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH LRU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code IAH LRU
ICAO Code KIAH KLRU
City Houston Las Cruces
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 96 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 32.290000, -106.920000

Houston (IAH) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 1,131 kilometers (703 miles / 611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 22:01 in Houston, it's 21:01 in Las Cruces.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,361 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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