Houston (IAH) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,969
miles
3,169
kilometers
1,711
nautical miles

🕐 4h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (320°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,969 3,150
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,969 3,150
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,969 2,954
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,969 2,954
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,969 3,938
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,969 2,954
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Houston to Vancouver would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 15m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to YVR route connects Houston, United States with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,969 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 320° 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 YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1,969 miles (3,169 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to YVR typically take around 4h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,969 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.