Airport Comparison
| FCS | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | FCS | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KFCS | KIAH |
| City | Fort Carson | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,874 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.680000, -104.760000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Fort Carson (FCS) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,296 kilometers (805 miles / 700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 08:13 in Fort Carson, it's 09:13 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,779 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.