# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Shelby (SBX)

> 2,495 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,495 km / 1,550 mi / 1,347 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 140° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 16:25 in Houston, it's 15:25 in Shelby)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,347 ft (SBX is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Shelby Airport (SBX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbx-shelby-shelby-airport/1ef266df-3794-67bc-9433-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shelby, United States
- ICAO: KSBX
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 48.540000, -111.870000
- Elevation: 3,443 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:25 in Houston, it's 15:25 in Shelby.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shelby Airport (SBX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sbx-shelby-shelby-airport/1ef266df-3794-67bc-9433-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)