Distance From Sky Harbor Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Sky Harbor Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 3255 miles or 5238 kilometers or 2827 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 Anchorage ( United States ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Anchorage and Houston takes around 7 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sky Harbor Airport, Anchorage, United States to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 7 hours 28 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

Kilometers		5238 km
Statute Miles		3255 miles
Nautical Miles		2827 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 28 minutes

Sky Harbor Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Sky Harbor Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Anchorage to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Anchorage, United States and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Anchorage (United States) and Houston (United States) is 3 Hours.
Houston time is 3 Hours ahead of Anchorage.

Location	Local Time
Anchorage (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:24:25 AKST
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 08:24:25 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.

Origin

Sky Harbor Airport ( / 9AK5) Anchorage, United States

Destination

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