IAH
Houston
United States
1,911 km
1,187 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
1,911 km
1,187 mi / 1,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAH MXL
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code IAH MXL
ICAO Code KIAH MMML
City Houston Mexicali
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Chicago America/Tijuana
Elevation 96 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 32.630000, -115.240000

Houston (IAH) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 1,911 kilometers (1,187 miles / 1,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Houston, it's 14:05 in Mexicali.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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