BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
2,630 km
1,634 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
2,630 km
1,634 mi / 1,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI IAH
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BAI IAH
ICAO Code MRBA KIAH
City Punta Arenas Houston
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Chicago
Elevation 1,214 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 29.980000, -95.340000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 2,630 kilometers (1,634 miles / 1,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Punta Arenas, it's 05:06 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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