Houston to Houston (IAH–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
28 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Houston to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
28 mi 0h 15m nonstop

IAH–EFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → EFD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
EFD → IAH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Ellington Airport.
Metric IAH→EFD HOU→EFD AUS→EFD
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 0h 15m 0h 10m 23h 36m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Ellington Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
28 mi / 45 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 15m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Houston route.
Route details
Distance28 mi / 45 km
Flight time0h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: EFD
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ellington Airport take about 0h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 28 miles.
Yes, return flights from EFD to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAH to EFD

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to EFD is about 0 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 28 miles (45 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).