DRF
Kenai
United States
5,346 km
3,322 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
5,346 km
3,322 mi / 2,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
103°
east southeast

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DRF IAH
Airport Name Drift River Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DRF IAH
ICAO Code 3AK5 KIAH
City Kenai Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Chicago
Elevation 30 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 29.980000, -95.340000

Kenai (DRF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 5,346 kilometers (3,322 miles / 2,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 04:55 in Kenai, it's 07:55 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 Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 326° (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 Drift River Airport (DRF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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