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ZNA to DWH: distance & flight time
Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) → Houston (David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport)
1,986 mi
3,196 km · 1,726 nm
4h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,986 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 22m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZNA — Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
- DWH — David Wayne Hooks Memorial 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 ZNA
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport35 mi away
- YCD · Nanaimo Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base31 mi away
- CXH · Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome39 mi away
Near DWH
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport18 mi away
- CXO · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport22 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZNA from DWH?
The flight distance from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Houston (DWH) is 1,986 miles (3,196 km, 1,726 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZNA to DWH?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZNA to DWH?
Nonstop service on ZNA–DWH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Houston?
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Nanaimo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZNA to DWH?
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Why are some ZNA to DWH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZNA–DWH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.