IAH
Houston
United States
1,536 km
954 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
1,536 km
954 mi / 829 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH UGN
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code IAH UGN
ICAO Code KIAH KUGN
City Houston Chicago/Waukegan
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 42.420000, -87.870000

Houston (IAH) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 1,536 kilometers (954 miles / 829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Houston, it's 04:26 in Chicago/Waukegan.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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