Airport Comparison
| ASE | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | ASE | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KASE | KIAH |
| City | Aspen | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 7,838 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.220000, -106.870000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Aspen (ASE) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) in Aspen, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,470 kilometers (914 miles / 794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.
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 09:59 in Aspen, it's 10:59 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,742 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Aspen (ASE) follows a heading of 317° (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 Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.