Houston (HOU) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,007
miles
8,058
kilometers
4,351
nautical miles

🕐 10h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,007 8,011
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,007 8,011
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,007 7,511
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,007 7,511
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,007 10,014
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,007 7,511
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to Spain requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to MAD route connects Houston, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 5,007 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Spain. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 53° from Houston. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 5,007 miles (8,058 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to MAD typically take around 10h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,007 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.