HOU
Houston
United States
1,638 km
1,018 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
1,638 km
1,018 mi / 885 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HOU PHX
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code HOU PHX
ICAO Code KHOU KPHX
City Houston Phoenix
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 46 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 33.430000, -112.010000

Houston (HOU) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 1,638 kilometers (1,018 miles / 885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 15:54 in Houston, it's 14:54 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than William P Hobby Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 100° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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