Airport Comparison
| GUF | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | GUF | IAH |
| ICAO Code | KJKA | KIAH |
| City | Gulf Shores | Houston |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.290000, -87.670000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Gulf Shores (GUF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 738 kilometers (459 miles / 399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
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 01:59 in Gulf Shores, it's 01:59 in Houston.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Gulf Shores (GUF) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.