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.