IAH
Houston
United States
2,495 km
1,550 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
2,495 km
1,550 mi / 1,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH SBX
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code IAH SBX
ICAO Code KIAH KSBX
City Houston Shelby
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 96 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 48.540000, -111.870000

Houston (IAH) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 2,495 kilometers (1,550 miles / 1,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 14:59 in Houston, it's 13:59 in Shelby.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,347 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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