Houston to Morelia flights
Morelia lies 1,263 km (785 mi) south-west 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 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.
| Houston | Morelia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 2.3 million | 743,275 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 1,917 m (6,289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | MLM, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 21700–86801 |
Clocks in Morelia are 1 h behind Houston right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Morelia
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 Morelia
Morelia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,155 ft | 6,033 ft |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (regional) | UPN | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,258 ft |
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Staying in Morelia
Our booking partner lists 272 places to stay in Morelia. Of the 178 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (71), and 11 are five-star. Across 86 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 21,305 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Morelia from Houston?
1,263 km (785 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Morelia by air?
About 2 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 Morelia?
Morelia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Morelia flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM); Morelia also has UPN.
What currency do I need in Morelia?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Morelia?
Our booking partner lists 272 places to stay in Morelia, bookable on this site.
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.