Airport Comparison
Houston (HOU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:34 in Houston, it's 12:34 in Tampa.
The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.