IAH
Houston
United States
1,495 km
929 miles
IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
Distance
1,495 km
929 mi / 807 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAH IKB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Wilkes County Airport
IATA Code IAH IKB
ICAO Code KIAH KUKF
City Houston North Wilkesboro
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 1,303 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 36.220000, -81.100000

Houston (IAH) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States is 1,495 kilometers (929 miles / 807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 09:25 in Houston, it's 10:25 in North Wilkesboro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,207 feet between the two airports. Wilkes County Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Wilkes County Airport (IKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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