Minatitlán to Houston flights
Houston lies 1,311 km (814 mi) north of Minatitlán, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Minatitlán | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 112,046 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MTT, 12 km out | HOU, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 28750–41665 | 77001–77299 |
Clocks in Houston are 1 h ahead of Minatitlán right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Houston
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Minatitlán
Minatitlán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Minatitlán?
1,311 km (814 mi) in a straight line, north of Minatitlán.
How long does it take to get from Minatitlán to Houston by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Minatitlán and Houston?
Houston is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Minatitlán to Houston flights?
Typically Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU); Houston also has IAH.
What currency do I need in Houston?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.