Houston to Mazatlán flights
Mazatlán lies 1,318 km (819 mi) south-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 26 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 | Mazatlán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 381,583 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | MZT, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 29902–39100 |
Clocks in Mazatlán are 2 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mazatlán
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 Mazatlán
Mazatlán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,868 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rafael Buelna International Airport | MZT | 17 km (11 mi) | 8,868 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mazatlán from Houston?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Mazatlán by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Mazatlán?
Mazatlán is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Mazatlán flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT).
What currency do I need in Mazatlán?
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.