Airport Comparison
| ALX | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Thomas C Russell Field | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | ALX | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KALX | KIAH |
| City | Alexander City | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 686 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.910000, -85.960000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Alexander City (ALX) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 947 kilometers (589 miles / 511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Alexander City, it's 12:44 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.