GRI
Grand Island
United States
1,251 km
777 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
1,251 km
777 mi / 676 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
167°
south southeast

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.

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