Airport Comparison
| IAH | SDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | SDF |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KSDF |
| City | Houston | Louisville |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 501 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 38.170000, -85.740000 |
Houston (IAH) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 1,268 kilometers (788 miles / 685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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 14:51 in Houston, it's 15:51 in Louisville.
The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 227° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.