EKN
Elkins
United States
1,727 km
1,073 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,727 km
1,073 mi / 933 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EKN IAH
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code EKN IAH
ICAO Code KEKN KIAH
City Elkins Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 1,987 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 29.980000, -95.340000

Elkins (EKN) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,727 kilometers (1,073 miles / 933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 06:52 in Elkins, it's 05:52 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,891 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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