Airport Comparison
| IAH | LRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Las Cruces International Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | LRU |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KLRU |
| City | Houston | Las Cruces |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 4,457 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 32.290000, -106.920000 |
Houston (IAH) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 1,131 kilometers (703 miles / 611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
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 22:01 in Houston, it's 21:01 in Las Cruces.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,361 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.
The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.