# Distance from Fortaleza (ALD) to Houston (IAH)

> 5,405 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,405 km / 3,359 mi / 2,919 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 145° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Peru) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:19 in Fortaleza, it's 01:19 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 701 ft (IAH is lower than ALD)

## Airports

### [Alerta Airport (ALD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ald-fortaleza-alerta-airport/1ef266df-c341-6634-bbf0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fortaleza, Peru
- ICAO: SPAR
- Timezone: America/Lima
- Coordinates: -11.680000, -69.330000
- Elevation: 797 ft

### [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Houston, United States
- ICAO: KIAH
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 29.980000, -95.340000
- Elevation: 96 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

## Related

- [Alerta Airport (ALD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ald-fortaleza-alerta-airport/1ef266df-c341-6634-bbf0-06bb2780ed98)
- [George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iah-houston-george-bush-intcntlhouston-airport/1ef266df-22d4-6822-bae6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)