Houston to Heroica Matamoros flights
Heroica Matamoros lies 480 km (298 mi) south-west of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 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 | Heroica Matamoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 510,739 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | BRO, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Heroica Matamoros
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 Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 12 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 42 km), General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 74 km), McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Heroica Matamoros from Houston?
480 km (298 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Heroica Matamoros by air?
About 1 h 22 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 Heroica Matamoros?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Heroica Matamoros flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO); Heroica Matamoros also has MAM, HRL, REX, MFE.
What currency do I need in Heroica Matamoros?
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.