# Distance from Golfito (GLF) to Houston (IAH)

> 2,688 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,688 km / 1,670 mi / 1,452 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 334° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 149° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Costa Rica) → United States
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 06:43 in Golfito, it's 07:43 in Houston)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (IAH is higher than GLF)

## Airports

### [Golfito Airport (GLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glf-golfito-golfito-airport/1ef266df-65cc-606c-81e6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Golfito, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRGF
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 8.650000, -83.180000
- Elevation: 49 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:43 in Golfito, it's 07:43 in Houston.

## Related

- [Golfito Airport (GLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glf-golfito-golfito-airport/1ef266df-65cc-606c-81e6-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)