Anchorage (ANC) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,261
miles
5,248
kilometers
2,834
nautical miles

🕐 6h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 E (106°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,261 5,218
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,261 5,218
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,261 4,892
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,261 4,892
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,261 6,522
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,261 4,892
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Anchorage and Houston earns you 6,522 base miles - that's 26% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ANC to IAH route connects Anchorage, United States with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,261 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a E bearing of 106° from Anchorage. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) serves Anchorage, United States.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 3,261 miles (5,248 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ANC to IAH typically take around 6h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,261 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.