Houston (IAH) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,996
miles
8,040
kilometers
4,341
nautical miles

🕐 10h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,996 7,994
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,996 7,994
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,996 7,494
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,996 7,494
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,996 9,992
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,996 7,494
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?

Flights between Houston and Madrid follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to MAD route connects Houston, United States with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 4,996 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4,996 miles (8,040 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to MAD typically take around 10h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,996 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.