IAH
Houston
United States
1,476 km
917 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
1,476 km
917 mi / 797 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH NQX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code IAH NQX
ICAO Code KIAH KNQX
City Houston Key West
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 24.570000, -81.690000

Houston (IAH) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 1,476 kilometers (917 miles / 797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 01:42 in Houston, it's 02:42 in Key West.

The return flight from Key West (NQX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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