The distance from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 1117 miles or 1798 kilometers or 970 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.
1798 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Pittsburgh International Airport (United States) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Pittsburgh ( United States ) to Houston ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pittsburgh and Houston takes around 2 hours 34 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, United States to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is
2 hours 34 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 • PIT - IAH
| Kilometers | | 1798 km |
| Statute Miles | | 1117 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 970 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 2 hours 34 minutes |
Pittsburgh International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - PIT to IAH Flight Path
Location of Pittsburgh International Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Pittsburgh, United States and Houston, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • PIT - IAH
Time difference between
Pittsburgh (United States) and
Houston (United States) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours behind Pittsburgh.
| Location | Local Time |
| Pittsburgh (United States) | 2025-12-16, 00:15:54 EST |
| Houston (United States) | 2025-12-15, 23:15:54 CST |
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.