Houston (HOU) to Houston (IAH)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 24
miles
38
kilometers
21
nautical miles
🕐 33 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 N (351°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 24 | 38 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 24 | 38 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 24 | 36 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 24 | 36 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 24 | 48 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 24 | 36 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 Houston and Houston earns you 48 base miles - that's 0% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The HOU to IAH route connects Houston, United States with Houston, United States. This short-haul flight covers 24 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a N bearing of 351° from Houston.
🛫 About HOU
William P Hobby Airport
William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, 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 William P Hobby Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 24 miles (38 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to IAH typically take around 33 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 24 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.