IAH to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,620 km (1,007 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to IAH).
How far is it from Houston to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,620 km (1,007 mi, 875 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 IAH to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of IAH.
How is the IAH to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written IAH-PHX in IATA codes and KIAH-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH (KIAH), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| IAH | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KIAH | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 97 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #49 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 1,038 ft (316 m) higher than IAH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAH to PHX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Houston from Phoenix?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 1,620 km (1,007 mi, 875 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAH to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between IAH and PHX takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from IAH?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which airlines fly IAH to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the IAH-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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