The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 1,491 kilometers (926 miles / 805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 03:17 in Houston, it's 02:17 in Montrose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,663 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montrose (MTJ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.