Austin to Poza Rica de Hidalgo flights
Poza Rica de Hidalgo lies 1,083 km (673 mi) south of Austin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Austin | Poza Rica de Hidalgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 974,447 | 185,242 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | PAZ, 8 km out |
Clocks in Poza Rica de Hidalgo are 1 h behind Austin right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
Arriving in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Tajín National Airport (PAZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tajín National Airport (regional) | PAZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 5,906 ft | 497 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Poza Rica de Hidalgo from Austin?
1,083 km (673 mi) in a straight line, south of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Poza Rica de Hidalgo by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Austin to Poza Rica de Hidalgo flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to El Tajín National Airport (PAZ).
What currency do I need in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.