# Distance from Ambato (ATF) to Houston (IAH)

> 3,898 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,898 km / 2,422 mi / 2,105 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 334° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 150° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Ecuador) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:50 in Ambato, it's 23:50 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 8,406 ft (IAH is lower than ATF)

## Airports

### [Chachoan Airport (ATF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/atf-ambato-chachoan-airport/1ef266df-a4b4-672a-89f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ambato, Ecuador
- ICAO: SEAM
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: -1.210000, -78.570000
- Elevation: 8,502 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Chachoan Airport (ATF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/atf-ambato-chachoan-airport/1ef266df-a4b4-672a-89f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)