Airport Comparison
| IAH | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | John F Kennedy International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | JFK |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KJFK |
| City | Houston | New York |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 40.640000, -73.780000 |
Houston (IAH) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 2,278 kilometers (1,415 miles / 1,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
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 03:50 in Houston, it's 04:50 in New York.
The return flight from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 245° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.