Flight time from Houston to Mexico City
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 2 h 25 min. Flying back from Mexico City to Houston takes about 2 h 20 min. The two airports are 765 miles (1,232 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| IAH → MEX | 2h 25m | Houston → 11:25 AM |
| MEX → IAH | 2h 20m | Mexico City → 11:20 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Mexico City is 1 hour behind of Houston right now. See the time now in Houston and Mexico City, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Houston to Mexico City?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 2 h 25 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 2 h 20 min.
How far is Mexico City from Houston?
765 miles (1,232 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between IAH and MEX airports.
What is the time difference between Houston and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 1 hour behind of Houston right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.