Madrid to Houston

Flight distance, time and route map · MAD → IAH

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-west 295° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Houston to Madrid

Questions

How far is Madrid from Houston by plane?

The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and George Bush Intercontinental 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 Madrid to Houston?

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 Madrid heading north-west (295°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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