Houston to Cape Coral flights
Cape Coral lies 1,361 km (846 mi) east 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 30 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 | Cape Coral | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 175,229 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | RSW, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 33904–33993 |
Clocks in Cape Coral are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
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 Cape Coral
Cape Coral is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 40 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Florida International Airport | RSW | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,000 ft | 30 ft |
| Punta Gorda Airport (regional) | PGD | 40 km (25 mi) | 7,193 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cape Coral from Houston?
1,361 km (846 mi) in a straight line, east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Cape Coral by air?
About 2 h 30 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 Cape Coral?
Cape Coral is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Cape Coral flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW); Cape Coral also has PGD.
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.