IAH
Houston
United States
2,153 km
1,338 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
2,153 km
1,338 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH LWL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code IAH LWL
ICAO Code KIAH KLWL
City Houston Wells
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 41.120000, -114.920000

Houston (IAH) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 2,153 kilometers (1,338 miles / 1,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Houston, it's 07:57 in Wells.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,673 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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