IWS
Houston
United States
1,576 km
979 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
1,576 km
979 mi / 851 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IWS MIA
Airport Name West Houston Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code IWS MIA
ICAO Code KIWS KMIA
City Houston Miami
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 111 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 25.800000, -80.290000

Houston (IWS) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 1,576 kilometers (979 miles / 851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 08:43 in Houston, it's 09:43 in Miami.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IWS) follows a heading of 290° (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 West Houston Airport (IWS) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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