IAH
Houston
United States
3,022 km
1,877 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
3,022 km
1,877 mi / 1,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH TIW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code IAH TIW
ICAO Code KIAH KTIW
City Houston Tacoma
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 47.270000, -122.580000

Houston (IAH) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 3,022 kilometers (1,877 miles / 1,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 04:01 in Houston, it's 02:01 in Tacoma.

The return flight from Tacoma (TIW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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