Houston to Madrid

Flight distance, time and route map · IAH → MAD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 46°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,038 km4,995 miles · 4,340 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 35 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 53° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Madrid to Houston

Questions

How far is Houston from Madrid by plane?

The great-circle distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 8,038 km (4,995 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Houston to Madrid?

About 10 h 35 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Houston heading north-east (53°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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