IAH
Houston
United States
1,265 km
786 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
1,265 km
786 mi / 683 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

IAH TPA
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code IAH TPA
ICAO Code KIAH KTPA
City Houston Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 96 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 27.980000, -82.530000

Houston (IAH) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,265 kilometers (786 miles / 683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 02:02 in Houston, it's 03:02 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 283° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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