Houston to Ixtapaluca flights
Ixtapaluca lies 1,215 km (755 mi) south of Houston, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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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| Houston | Ixtapaluca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 322,271 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 2,253 m (7,392 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | MEX, 24 km out |
Clocks in Ixtapaluca are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ixtapaluca
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 Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Ixtapaluca
Ixtapaluca is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 50 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 56 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 56 km (35 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 72 km (45 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ixtapaluca from Houston?
1,215 km (755 mi) in a straight line, south of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ixtapaluca by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Ixtapaluca?
Ixtapaluca is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Ixtapaluca flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Ixtapaluca also has NLU, PBC, TLC.
What currency do I need in Ixtapaluca?
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.