IAH
Houston
United States
1,955 km
1,215 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
1,955 km
1,215 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH NJK
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code IAH NJK
ICAO Code KIAH KNJK
City Houston El Centro
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 32.800000, -115.700000

Houston (IAH) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 1,955 kilometers (1,215 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 04:33 in Houston, it's 02:33 in El Centro.

The return flight from El Centro (NJK) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 94° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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