IAH
Houston
United States
2,849 km
1,770 miles
YKM
Yakima
United States
Distance
2,849 km
1,770 mi / 1,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH YKM
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field
IATA Code IAH YKM
ICAO Code KIAH KYKM
City Houston Yakima
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 96 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 46.570000, -120.540000

Houston (IAH) to Yakima (YKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 2,849 kilometers (1,770 miles / 1,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:38 in Houston, it's 21:38 in Yakima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,003 feet between the two airports. Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 121° (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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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