Distance From Tampa International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, TPA - IAH Distance

The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 787 miles or 1265 kilometers or 683 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 Tampa ( United States ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and Houston takes around 1 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 1 hours 48 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 • TPA - IAH

Kilometers		1265 km
Statute Miles		787 miles
Nautical Miles		683 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 48 minutes

Tampa International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - TPA to IAH Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TPA - IAH

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

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-14, 10:49:21 EST
Houston (United States)	2025-12-14, 09:49:21 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

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States

Destination

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