IAH to LAX Route Guide
Houston, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KIAH (Houston, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,196 NM (2,215 km / 1,376 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 287° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 4m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,196 NM
2,215 km / 1,376 mi
Initial Bearing
287° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 4m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,088 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
97 ft
KIAH
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,196 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAH-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between IAH and LAX?
1,196 nautical miles (2,215 km / 1,376 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?
Approximately 3h 4m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAH-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
287° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
Plan your next flight with confidence
Free aviation tools: METAR decoder, fuel calculator, weather, and live tracking.
Start Free →