Airport Comparison
| FBY | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fairbury Municipal Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | FBY | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KFBY | KIAH |
| City | Fairbury | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,479 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.180000, -97.170000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Fairbury (FBY) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) in Fairbury, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,146 kilometers (712 miles / 619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 171°.
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 12:40 in Fairbury, it's 12:40 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Fairbury Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Fairbury (FBY) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.