AQP
Arequipa
Peru
5,746 km
3,570 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
5,746 km
3,570 mi / 3,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP IAH
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code AQP IAH
ICAO Code SPQU KIAH
City Arequipa Houston
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Chicago
Elevation 8,405 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 29.980000, -95.340000

Arequipa (AQP) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 5,746 kilometers (3,570 miles / 3,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Arequipa, it's 08:54 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,309 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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