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HOU to AZA: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Mesa (Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport)
996 mi
1,604 km · 866 nm
2h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
996 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 38m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- AZA — Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport · Mesa, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near AZA
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field11 mi away
- CGZ · Casa Grande Municipal Airport25 mi away
- SCF · Scottsdale Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from AZA?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Mesa (AZA) is 996 miles (1,604 km, 866 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to AZA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Houston and Mesa?
Mesa is 2 hours behind Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to AZA?
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