IAH
Houston
United States
5,987 km
3,720 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
5,987 km
3,720 mi / 3,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

IAH YLT
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code IAH YLT
ICAO Code KIAH CYLT
City Houston Alert
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 96 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 82.520000, -62.280000

Houston (IAH) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 5,987 kilometers (3,720 miles / 3,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Houston, it's 03:35 in Alert.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 216° (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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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