GJT
Grand Junction
United States
1,576 km
979 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,576 km
979 mi / 851 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GJT IAH
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GJT IAH
ICAO Code KGJT KIAH
City Grand Junction Houston
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 4,861 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 29.980000, -95.340000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,576 kilometers (979 miles / 851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 07:30 in Grand Junction, it's 08:30 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,766 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 314° (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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