Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,323
miles
2,129
kilometers
1,150
nautical miles

🕐 3h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (54°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,323 2,117
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,323 2,117
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,323 1,985
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,323 1,985
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,323 2,646
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,323 1,985
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 Houston and Philadelphia 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 IAH to PHL route connects Houston, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,323 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 NE bearing of 54° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

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

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1,323 miles (2,129 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to PHL typically take around 3h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,323 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.