DYS
Abilene
United States
508 km
316 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
508 km
316 mi / 274 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DYS IAH
Airport Name Dyess Afb Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code DYS IAH
ICAO Code KDYS KIAH
City Abilene Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,790 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 32.420000, -99.860000 29.980000, -95.340000

Abilene (DYS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 508 kilometers (316 miles / 274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 13:13 in Abilene, it's 13:13 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Dyess Afb Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Abilene (DYS) follows a heading of 303° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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