Airport Comparison
| BIF | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | BIF | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KBIF | KIAH |
| City | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.850000, -106.380000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,073 kilometers (667 miles / 579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 01:48 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 02:48 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,851 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.