COU
Columbia
United States
1,024 km
636 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,024 km
636 mi / 553 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

COU IAH
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code COU IAH
ICAO Code KCOU KIAH
City Columbia Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 889 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 29.980000, -95.340000

Columbia (COU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,024 kilometers (636 miles / 553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 05:49 in Columbia, it's 05:49 in Houston.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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