Airport Comparison
| IAH | MKC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | MKC |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KMKC |
| City | Houston | Kansas City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 757 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 39.120000, -94.590000 |
Houston (IAH) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 1,019 kilometers (633 miles / 550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 4°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 05:16 in Houston, it's 05:16 in Kansas City.
The return flight from Kansas City (MKC) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.