IAH
Houston
United States
1,480 km
920 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
1,480 km
920 mi / 799 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH SUM
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code IAH SUM
ICAO Code KIAH KSMS
City Houston Sumter
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 34.000000, -80.360000

Houston (IAH) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 1,480 kilometers (920 miles / 799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 06:23 in Houston, it's 07:23 in Sumter.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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