IAH
Houston
United States
1,485 km
923 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
1,485 km
923 mi / 802 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IAH UPB
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code IAH UPB
ICAO Code KIAH MUPB
City Houston Havana
Country United States Cuba
Timezone America/Chicago America/Havana
Elevation 96 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 23.030000, -82.580000

Houston (IAH) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 1,485 kilometers (923 miles / 802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United States with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Houston, it's 08:01 in Havana.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 304° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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