# Distance from Houston (IAH) to Qualicum Beach (XQU)

> 3,253 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,253 km / 2,021 mi / 1,756 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 320° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 121° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 05:50 in Houston, it's 03:50 in Qualicum Beach)
- **Elevation difference**: 95 ft (XQU is higher than IAH)

## Airports

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/xqu-qualicum-beach-qualicum-beach-airport/1ef266de-a020-6e58-80ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qualicum Beach, Canada
- ICAO: CAT4
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.340000, -124.390000
- Elevation: 191 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:50 in Houston, it's 03:50 in Qualicum Beach.

## Related

- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/xqu-qualicum-beach-qualicum-beach-airport/1ef266de-a020-6e58-80ef-06bb2780ed98)
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