IAH to MIA Route Guide

Houston, United States β†’ Miami, United States

Quick answer

KIAH (Houston, United States) to KMIA (Miami, United States) is a 837 NM (1,550 km / 963 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 104Β° (ESE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 17m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.

Distance

837 NM

1,550 km / 963 mi

Initial Bearing

104Β° (ESE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL350

35,000 ft

Block Time

2h 17m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

4,011 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

97 ft

KIAH

Arrival Elevation

8 ft

KMIA

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 837 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8

Weather considerations

Pilots flying IAH-MIA should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between IAH and MIA?

837 nautical miles (1,550 km / 963 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Houston to Miami?

Approximately 2h 17m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly IAH-MIA?

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?

104Β° true (ESE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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