Back to CalculatorRoute ID: MEX-IAH
Flight Distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Houston (IAH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MEXMMMX
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Great Circle Path
1,232 km766 miles • 665 NM
Destination Airport
KIAHIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Direct Distance
1,232 km
766 Statute Miles
665 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
1h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
111 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
17° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
1h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
1h 50m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
2h 52m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: B1/B2 Tourist Visa required, or a valid Border Crossing Card for land border areas.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
- City / Country: Mexico City, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMMX
- Coordinates: 19.4358°, -99.0703°
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Elevation: 7316 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
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