Havana to Pasadena flights
Pasadena lies 1,469 km (913 mi) north-west of Havana, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Havana | Pasadena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | United States |
| Population | 2.2 million | 153,784 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | HAV, 16 km out | HOU, 8 km out |
Clocks in Pasadena are 1 h behind Havana right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 1 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasadena
Crossing from Cuba 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 Havana
Havana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, 98 km).
Arriving in Pasadena
Pasadena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 8 km (5 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, 35 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 35 km (22 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pasadena from Havana?
1,469 km (913 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Havana.
How long does it take to get from Havana to Pasadena by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Havana and Pasadena?
Pasadena is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Havana).
Which airports are used for Havana to Pasadena flights?
Typically José Martí International Airport (HAV) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU); Pasadena also has IAH.
What currency do I need in Pasadena?
The Dollar (USD).
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.