IAH
Houston
United States
2,877 km
1,788 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
2,877 km
1,788 mi / 1,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH RIH
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code IAH RIH
ICAO Code KIAH MPSM
City Houston Río Hato
Country United States Panama
Timezone America/Chicago America/Panama
Elevation 96 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 8.380000, -80.130000

Houston (IAH) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 2,877 kilometers (1,788 miles / 1,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Houston, it's 14:20 in Río Hato.

The return flight from Río Hato (RIH) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 329° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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