IAH
Houston
United States
1,447 km
899 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
1,447 km
899 mi / 781 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RID
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code IAH RID
ICAO Code KIAH KRID
City Houston Richmond
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 39.760000, -84.840000

Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 1,447 kilometers (899 miles / 781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 11:14 in Houston, it's 12:14 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,044 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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