IAH
Houston
United States
1,393 km
865 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
1,393 km
865 mi / 752 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
287°
west northwest

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IAH SAD
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code IAH SAD
ICAO Code KIAH KSAD
City Houston Safford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 96 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 32.850000, -109.640000

Houston (IAH) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 1,393 kilometers (865 miles / 752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 14:29 in Houston, it's 13:29 in Safford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,083 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 99° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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