Laredo to Houston flight distance & time (LRD-IAH)
How far is Laredo from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 485 km / 262 nm, about 53m flight time, with an initial heading of 55° (NE).
| From | Laredo International Airport (LRD), Laredo, US |
|---|---|
| To | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
| Distance | 485 km · 262 nm · 301 mi |
| Initial heading | 55° (NE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly LRD to IAH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Laredo from Houston?
- The great circle distance between Laredo and Houston is 485 km (262 nm / 301 mi).
- How long is the flight from Laredo to Houston?
- A direct flight from LRD to IAH takes about 53m, 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 Laredo to Houston?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.