Air Freight Route

HoustonAtlanta

IAH
ATL
Distance
697 mi
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

IA
Origin Airport

Houston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
  • Well-connected intermodal network with rail ramps and interstate highway access

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)

Export Compliance

Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and vet parties against sanctioned party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.

AT
Destination Airport

Atlanta

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
  • Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson manage time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
  • Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads facilitates intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
  • Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area handle regional and national fulfillment.

Key Imports

Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products

Import Regulations

Imported goods moving through Atlanta are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.

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