Distance From Houston Southwest Airport to Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County

The distance from Houston Southwest Airport () to Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) is 1624 miles or 2614 kilometers or 1411 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 Houston ( United States ) to Palo Alto ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Palo Alto takes around 3 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houston Southwest Airport, Houston, United States to Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States is 3 hours 44 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 • - PAO

Kilometers		2614 km
Statute Miles		1624 miles
Nautical Miles		1411 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 44 minutes

Houston Southwest Airport to Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County Flight Route Map - to PAO Flight Path

Location of Houston Southwest Airport & Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Palo Alto nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Houston, United States and Palo Alto, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Palo Alto, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PAO

Time difference between Houston (United States) and Palo Alto (United States) is 2 Hours.
Palo Alto time is 2 Hours behind Houston.

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-04-24, 03:34:12 CDT
Palo Alto (United States)	2026-04-24, 01:34:12 PDT

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

Houston Southwest Airport ( / KAXH) Houston, United States

Destination

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States