Air Freight Route
HoustonCartagena
IAHCTG
Distance
2,969 km
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights
Select Your Cargo Type
See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between United States and Colombia.
Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
IA
Origin Airport
Houston
Infrastructure Highlights
- Large-scale petrochemical and liquid bulk terminals along the Houston Ship Channel
- Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
- Channel-deepened navigation channel connecting to the Gulf of Mexico
- Well-connected intermodal network with unit train facilities and interstate highway access
Key Exports
Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsPlastics and resinsCrude oil and natural gas liquidsIndustrial machinery and equipmentAgricultural commodities (grains, oilseeds)
Export Compliance
Exporters should ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen parties against sanctioned party lists for all Houston-origin shipments.
CT
Destination Airport
Cartagena
Infrastructure Highlights
- Deep-water berths capable of handling mainline vessels
- Modern container terminals with quay cranes
- Extensive on-dock warehousing and logistics facilities
- Direct road connections to national highways
Key Imports
Machinery and industrial equipmentConsumer electronics and household appliancesVehicles, auto parts, and transport equipmentChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and packaged consumer goods
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo is governed by Colombian customs valuation, tariff classification, and health and safety requirements.