IAH
Houston
United States
1,798 km
1,117 miles
PIT
Pittsburgh
United States
Distance
1,798 km
1,117 mi / 971 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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IAH PIT
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Pittsburgh International Airport
IATA Code IAH PIT
ICAO Code KIAH KPIT
City Houston Pittsburgh
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 1,203 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 40.490000, -80.230000

Houston (IAH) to Pittsburgh (PIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in Pittsburgh, United States is 1,798 kilometers (1,117 miles / 971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Houston, it's 19:37 in Pittsburgh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,107 feet between the two airports. Pittsburgh International Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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