Houston to Atlanta flights
Atlanta lies 1,128 km (701 mi) north-east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Houston | Atlanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 510,823 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | ATL, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 30301–39901 |
Clocks in Atlanta are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Atlanta
Atlanta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,390-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | ATL | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,390 ft | 1,026 ft |
| DeKalb Peachtree Airport (regional) | PDK | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,001 ft | 1,003 ft |
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Staying in Atlanta
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 784 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (394), and 11 are five-star. Across 346 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 295,465 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Atlanta from Houston?
1,128 km (701 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Atlanta by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Atlanta flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL); Atlanta also has PDK.
Where can I stay in Atlanta?
Our booking partner lists 1,304+ places to stay in Atlanta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.