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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
2,215 km1,376 miles • 1,196 NM
Destination Airport
KLAXLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Direct Distance
2,215 km
1,376 Statute Miles
1,196 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
3h 6m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
199 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
287° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
3h 6m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
2h 54m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
4h 46m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay365 days
Passport Validity Required0 months
💡 Official Note: Freedom of movement within home country.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
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