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OAJ to HOU: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Houston (William P Hobby Airport)
1,091 mi
1,756 km · 948 nm
2h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,091 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, United States
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OAJ
Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OAJ from HOU?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Houston (HOU) is 1,091 miles (1,756 km, 948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to HOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville NC and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to HOU?
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