Distance From Southwest Florida International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, RSW - IAH Distance

The distance from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 860 miles or 1384 kilometers or 747 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 Fort Myers ( United States ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Myers and Houston takes around 1 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 1 hours 58 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 • RSW - IAH

Kilometers		1384 km
Statute Miles		860 miles
Nautical Miles		747 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 58 minutes

Southwest Florida International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - RSW to IAH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Myers, United States and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSW - IAH

Time difference between Fort Myers (United States) and Houston (United States) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours behind Fort Myers.

Location	Local Time
Fort Myers (United States)	2025-12-17, 23:24:48 EST
Houston (United States)	2025-12-17, 22:24:48 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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States

Destination

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