Airport Comparison
| AFF | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | KIAH |
| City | Colorado Springs | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,324 kilometers (823 miles / 715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Colorado Springs, it's 09:39 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,480 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.