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Airport Reference

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston, United States

IATA CodeIAH
ICAO CodeKIAH
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Coordinates29.9902, -95.3368

How IAH Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, IAH shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Houston might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRIAH HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (IAH) tell you the flight is arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)7,763 km / 4,824 mi≈ 9.1h nonstop
JFK (New York)2,277 km / 1,415 mi≈ 2.7h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)13,124 km / 8,155 mi≈ 15.4h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)15,970 km / 9,924 mi≈ 18.8h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)13,836 km / 8,598 mi≈ 16.3h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Houston?

The main IATA airport code for Houston is IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

What time zone is George Bush Intercontinental Airport in?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport operates on America/Chicago time.

How does IAH appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, IAH appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...IAH... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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