Airport Comparison
| IAH | JAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Jacksonville International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | JAX |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KJAX |
| City | Houston | Jacksonville |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 30.490000, -81.690000 |
Houston (IAH) to Jacksonville (JAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Jacksonville, United States is 1,312 kilometers (815 miles / 708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
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 01:45 in Houston, it's 02:45 in Jacksonville.
The return flight from Jacksonville (JAX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.