Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 688
miles
1,108
kilometers
598
nautical miles

🕐 1h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 W (251°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
688 1,101
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
688 1,101
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
688 1,032
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
688 1,032
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
688 1,376
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
688 1,032
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?

Flights between Atlanta and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to IAH route connects Atlanta, United States with Houston, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 688 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 251° from Atlanta. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 688 miles (1,108 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to IAH typically take around 1h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 688 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.