IAH
Houston
United States
1,288 km
800 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
1,288 km
800 mi / 695 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

IAH OLU
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code IAH OLU
ICAO Code KIAH KOLU
City Houston Columbus
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 41.450000, -97.340000

Houston (IAH) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 1,288 kilometers (800 miles / 695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 00:51 in Houston, it's 00:51 in Columbus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,352 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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