Houston to Tuscaloosa flights
Tuscaloosa lies 832 km (517 mi) north-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 49 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.
Open Tuscaloosa in Google Maps
| Houston | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | BHM, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 35401–35487 |
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 Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,007 ft | 650 ft |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport (regional) | GTR | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,003 ft | 264 ft |
Book a flight to Tuscaloosa
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Tuscaloosa
Live rooms and prices for Tuscaloosa are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Tuscaloosa
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Houston?
832 km (517 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tuscaloosa by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Tuscaloosa?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Tuscaloosa flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM); Tuscaloosa also has GTR.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.