IAH
Houston
United States
3,953 km
2,456 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
3,953 km
2,456 mi / 2,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
149°
south southeast

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IAH PTZ
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code IAH PTZ
ICAO Code KIAH SESM
City Houston Shell Mera
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Chicago America/Guayaquil
Elevation 96 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Houston (IAH) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 3,953 kilometers (2,456 miles / 2,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Houston, it's 19:29 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,369 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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