IAH
Houston
United States
1,460 km
907 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
1,460 km
907 mi / 788 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
293°
west northwest

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IAH SOW
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code IAH SOW
ICAO Code KIAH KSOW
City Houston Show Low
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 96 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 34.270000, -110.010000

Houston (IAH) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 1,460 kilometers (907 miles / 788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 07:06 in Houston, it's 06:06 in Show Low.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,320 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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