ANC
Anchorage
United States
5,249 km
3,262 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
5,249 km
3,262 mi / 2,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ANC IAH
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ANC IAH
ICAO Code PANC KIAH
City Anchorage Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 29.980000, -95.340000

Anchorage (ANC) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 5,249 kilometers (3,262 miles / 2,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Anchorage, it's 05:32 in Houston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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