Airport Comparison
| GRI | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Central Nebraska Regional Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | GRI | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KGRI | KIAH |
| City | Grand Island | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.970000, -98.310000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Grand Island (GRI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 1,251 kilometers (777 miles / 676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.
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 02:54 in Grand Island, it's 02:54 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,751 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.