Houston (IAH) to Calgary (YYC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,748
miles
2,813
kilometers
1,519
nautical miles

🕐 3h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (332°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,748 2,797
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,748 2,797
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,748 2,622
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,748 2,622
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,748 3,496
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,748 2,622
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 Calgary would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 50m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to YYC route connects Houston, United States with Calgary, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 1,748 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 332° 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 YYC

Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1,748 miles (2,813 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to YYC typically take around 3h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,748 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.