IAH
Houston
United States
2,226 km
1,383 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
2,226 km
1,383 mi / 1,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH VNY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code IAH VNY
ICAO Code KIAH KVNY
City Houston Van Nuys
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 34.210000, -118.490000

Houston (IAH) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 2,226 kilometers (1,383 miles / 1,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 17:06 in Houston, it's 15:06 in Van Nuys.

The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.