CHS to HOU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 1,491 km (927 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (HOU to CHS).
How far is it from Charleston to Houston?
The great-circle distance between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 1,491 km (927 mi, 805 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CHS to HOU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HOU is roughly west of CHS.
How is the CHS to HOU route written in code?
The pair is written CHS-HOU in IATA codes and KCHS-KHOU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charleston International Airport is CHS (KCHS), William P. Hobby Airport is HOU (KHOU).
| CHS | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charleston International Airport | William P. Hobby Airport |
| ICAO code | KCHS | KHOU |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 46 ft |
| Rank by connections | #417 | #224 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 0 ft (0 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CHS to HOU
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charleston from Houston?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are 1,491 km (927 mi, 805 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHS to HOU?
A typical nonstop flight between CHS and HOU takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HOU from CHS?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) lies roughly west of Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Which airlines fly CHS to HOU?
1 airline appear on the CHS-HOU route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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