Houston to Columbia flights
Columbia lies 1,431 km (889 mi) north-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 35 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 | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 142,416 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | CAE, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 29201–29292 |
Clocks in Columbia are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 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 Columbia
Columbia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,601 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport (regional) | CAE | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,601 ft | 236 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Houston?
1,431 km (889 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Columbia by air?
About 2 h 35 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 Columbia?
Columbia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Columbia flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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.