Airport Comparison
| IAH | LAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Purdue University Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | LAF |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KLAF |
| City | Houston | Lafayette |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 606 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 40.410000, -86.940000 |
Houston (IAH) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 1,387 kilometers (862 miles / 749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.
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 09:45 in Houston, it's 10:45 in Lafayette.
The return flight from Lafayette (LAF) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 216° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.