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.