Airport Comparison
| IAH | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | IAH | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KIAH | KWAL |
| City | Houston | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.980000, -95.340000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Houston (IAH) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 2,029 kilometers (1,261 miles / 1,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 10:32 in Houston, it's 11:32 in Wallops Island.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.