Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, IAH - LAX Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 1377 miles or 2215 kilometers or 1196 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Houston ( United States ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Los Angeles takes around 3 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 3 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IAH - LAX

Kilometers		2215 km
Statute Miles		1377 miles
Nautical Miles		1196 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 9 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to LAX Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Houston, United States and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - LAX

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Los Angeles (United States) is 2 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 2 Hours behind Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-01-29, 18:55:33 CST
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-01-29, 16:55:33 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States