Distance From Costa Rica Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Costa Rica Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 4370 miles or 7032 kilometers or 3795 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Costa Rica ( Brazil ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Costa Rica and Houston takes around 10 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Costa Rica Airport, Costa Rica, Brazil to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 10 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - IAH

Kilometers		7032 km
Statute Miles		4370 miles
Nautical Miles		3795 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 2 minutes

Costa Rica Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Costa Rica Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Costa Rica to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Costa Rica, Brazil and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Costa Rica, Brazil and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between Costa Rica (Brazil) and Houston (United States) is 2 Hours.
Houston time is 2 Hours behind Costa Rica.

Location	Local Time
Costa Rica (Brazil)	2025-12-06, 15:49:38 -04
Houston (United States)	2025-12-06, 13:49:38 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Costa Rica Airport ( / SDXJ) Costa Rica, Brazil

Destination

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States