IAH
Houston
United States
511 km
318 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
511 km
318 mi / 276 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH NEW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Lakefront Airport
IATA Code IAH NEW
ICAO Code KIAH KNEW
City Houston New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 30.040000, -90.030000

Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 511 kilometers (318 miles / 276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Houston, it's 21:08 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (NEW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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