Houston to Chetumal flights
Chetumal lies 1,440 km (895 mi) south-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Houston | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | CTM, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Chetumal
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 Chetumal
Chetumal is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chetumal International Airport (CTM), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,244 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corozal Airport (CZH, 19 km), John Greif II Airport (SPR, 76 km), Caye Caulker Airport (CUK, 92 km), Caye Chapel Airport (CYC, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetumal International Airport (regional) | CTM | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,244 ft | 39 ft |
| Corozal Airport (regional) | CZH | 19 km (12 mi) | 2,198 ft | 40 ft |
| John Greif II Airport (regional) | SPR | 76 km (47 mi) | — | 4 ft |
| Caye Caulker Airport (regional) | CUK | 92 km (57 mi) | — | 2 ft |
| Caye Chapel Airport (regional) | CYC | 97 km (60 mi) | — | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Houston?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Chetumal by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Chetumal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Chetumal flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM); Chetumal also has CZH, SPR, CUK, CYC.
What currency do I need in Chetumal?
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.