ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
3,898 km
2,422 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
3,898 km
2,422 mi / 2,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATF IAH
Airport Name Chachoan Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code ATF IAH
ICAO Code SEAM KIAH
City Ambato Houston
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 8,502 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 29.980000, -95.340000

Ambato (ATF) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 3,898 kilometers (2,422 miles / 2,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador 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 02:13 in Ambato, it's 01:13 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,406 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Ambato (ATF) 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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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