Houston to Guantánamo (HOU–GAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,421 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Houston to Guantánamo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,421 mi 1h 7m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–GAO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → GAO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
GAO → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guantánamo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · GAO: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Guantánamo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,421 mi / 2,286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 7m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Cuba does not require a visa from US passport holders, but the US restricts travel to Cuba under OFAC regulations. US citizens must qualify under one of 12 authorized travel categories (such as Support for the Cuban People, journalism, or educational activities). General tourism is not permitted. A Cuban Tourist Card is also required, available through airlines or travel agencies for around USD 50 to USD 100.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. US travelers should document their qualifying category and keep records for at least 5 years. Stays are allowed up to 30 days with one 30-day extension available.

HOU–GAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Guantánamo route.
Route details
Distance1,421 mi / 2,286 km
Flight time1h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out / ~2 return
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: GAO
IATA / ICAOGAO / MUGT
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to GAO flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Mariana Grajales Airport take about 1h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,421 miles.
Guantánamo is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from GAO to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to GAO

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to GAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to GAO is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,421 miles (2,286 km).