IAH
Houston
United States
489 km
304 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
489 km
304 mi / 264 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH MSY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code IAH MSY
ICAO Code KIAH KMSY
City Houston New Orleans
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 96 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 29.990000, -90.260000

Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 489 kilometers (304 miles / 264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 23:59 in Houston, it's 23:59 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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