Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Kansas City International Airport, IAH - MCI Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 645 miles or 1038 kilometers or 560 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Houston ( United States ) to Kansas City ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Kansas City takes around 1 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, United States is 1 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IAH - MCI

Kilometers		1038 km
Statute Miles		645 miles
Nautical Miles		560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 28 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Kansas City International Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to MCI Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Kansas City International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Kansas City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Kansas City, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - MCI

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Kansas City (United States) is 1 Hours.
Kansas City time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2025-05-14, 20:17:55 CDT
Kansas City (United States)	2025-05-14, 21:17:55 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City, United States