Houston to Wichita flight distance & time (IAH-ICT)
How far is Houston from Wichita by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Wichita Mid Continent Airport (ICT) is 872 km / 471 nm, about 1h 20m flight time, with an initial heading of 348° (NNW).
| From | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | Wichita Mid Continent Airport (ICT), Wichita, US |
| Distance | 872 km · 471 nm · 542 mi |
| Initial heading | 348° (NNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to ICT nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| de Havilland D.H.84 Dragon | 474 nm / 878 km |
| Eurocopter EC 225 Super Puma / EC 725 Cougar | 475 nm / 880 km |
| Ford 4-AT / 5-AT TriMotor | 478 nm / 885 km |
| Dassault MD 452 Myst | 478 nm / 885 km |
| Emigh A-2 Trojan | 478 nm / 885 km |
| CAC, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-25 Winjeel | 478 nm / 885 km |
| Dewoitine / SNCAM D.520 | 480 nm / 889 km |
| Dewoitine / SNCAM D.520 | 480 nm / 889 km |
| Robin R 3000 | 481 nm / 891 km |
| MBB / Siebelwerke ATG GmbH (SIAT) 223 Flamingo | 482 nm / 893 km |
| MBB / Siebelwerke ATG GmbH (SIAT) 223 Flamingo | 482 nm / 893 km |
| Suchoi / Suchoj / Sukhoi Su-26 | 483 nm / 895 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-26 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-3 / Yak-3 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-3 / Yak-3 | 486 nm / 900 km |
| SAI / Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ II Kup | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) N 1200 Nor | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Miles M.2 Hawk / Hawk Major / Hawk Trainer | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Aero L-60 Brigadyr | 486 nm / 900 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-2 | 486 nm / 900 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Houston from Wichita?
- The great circle distance between Houston and Wichita is 872 km (471 nm / 542 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to Wichita?
- A direct flight from IAH to ICT takes about 1h 20m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Wichita?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.