Houston (IAH) to Reno (RNO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,528

miles

2,459

kilometers

1,328

nautical miles

🕐 3h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (302°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,528	+917	2,445 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,528	+917	2,445 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,528	+764	2,292 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,528	+764	2,292 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,528	+1,528	3,056 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,528	+764	2,292 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 Reno earns you 3,056 base miles - that's 12% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to RNO route connects Houston, United States with Reno, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,528 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 NW bearing of 302° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

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

🛬 About RNO

Reno Tahoe International Airport

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) serves Reno, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport is 1,528 miles (2,459 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IAH to RNO typically take around 3h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,528 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.