Distance From Mariano Melgar Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

The distance from Mariano Melgar Airport () to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 3590 miles or 5777 kilometers or 3117 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 La Joya ( Peru ) to Houston ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Joya and Houston takes around 8 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mariano Melgar Airport, La Joya, Peru to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States is 8 hours 15 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		5777 km
Statute Miles		3590 miles
Nautical Miles		3117 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 15 minutes

Mariano Melgar Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport Flight Route Map - to IAH Flight Path

Location of Mariano Melgar Airport & George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Joya to Houston nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Joya, Peru and Houston, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between La Joya, Peru and Houston, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - IAH

Time difference between La Joya (Peru) and Houston (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
La Joya (Peru)	2026-10-29, 08:53:21 -05
Houston (United States)	2026-10-29, 08:53:21 CDT

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

Mariano Melgar Airport ( / SPLC) La Joya, Peru

Destination

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