Houston to Ciudad Obregón flights
Ciudad Obregón lies 1,444 km (897 mi) west of Houston, -2 h on the clock. 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.
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| Houston | Ciudad Obregón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 329,404 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | CEN, 15 km out |
Clocks in Ciudad Obregón are 2 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Obregón
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 Ciudad Obregón
Ciudad Obregón is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Obregón International Airport (regional) | CEN | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,546 ft | 243 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Obregón from Houston?
1,444 km (897 mi) in a straight line, west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Ciudad Obregón 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 Ciudad Obregón?
Ciudad Obregón is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Hermosillo against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Ciudad Obregón flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN).
What currency do I need in Ciudad Obregón?
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.