IAH
Houston
United States
2,602 km
1,617 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
2,602 km
1,617 mi / 1,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
296°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

IAH PAO
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code IAH PAO
ICAO Code KIAH KPAO
City Houston Palo Alto
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 37.460000, -122.120000

Houston (IAH) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 2,602 kilometers (1,617 miles / 1,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Houston, it's 06:06 in Palo Alto.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 101° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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