Airport Comparison
| DTW | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | DTW | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KDTW | KIAH |
| City | Detroit | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.210000, -83.350000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,731 kilometers (1,076 miles / 935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 05:21 in Detroit, it's 04:21 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 35° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.