Hangzhou to Houston (HGH–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HGH Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HGH and IAH. Nearest airports to HGH with scheduled service: Yiwu Airport (YIW, 66 mi) · Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB, 68 mi) · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 86 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 25h 46m BRCAMF BRTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Houston flights
DOH Doha 28h AYBAIB MHQRUL Doha (DOH) to Houston flights
DXB Dubai 29h 55m EK EK Dubai (DXB) to Houston flights
NRT Narita 31h 20m CANH NHUAZG Narita (NRT) to Houston flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~24h 25m CA AFKLSV Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hangzhou to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HGH and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HGH to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
529
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HGH → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
IAH → HGH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Hangzhou

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric HGH→IAH SHA→IAH PVG→IAH
Distance from HGH 86 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of HGH with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Houston is 13 hours behind Hangzhou.
HGH: CST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 5:00 AM in Houston.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to HGH

Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.

Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

HGH–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hangzhou to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HGH to IAH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Hamad and Dubai.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Houston is 13 hours behind Hangzhou.
Nearby alternatives include SHA and PVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).