Houston to Zaragoza (IAH–ZAZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
FCO Rome 13h 59m AZ W4 Rome (FCO) to Zaragoza flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) 25h 20m EK EK Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Zaragoza flights
DOH Doha 37h 50m B6MHQR QR Doha (DOH) to Zaragoza flights
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Houston to Zaragoza
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,080 mi 8h 42m nonstop +7h ahead

IAH–ZAZ had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,080 miles in 8h 42m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–ZAZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 0 89% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ZAZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
90
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
IAH → ZAZ
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
ZAZ → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · ZAZ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaragoza.
Distance & Flight Time
5,080 mi / 8,175 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–ZAZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Zaragoza route.
Route details
Distance5,080 mi / 8,175 km
Flight time8h 42m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ZAZ
IATA / ICAOZAZ / LEZG
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation863 ft / 263 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ZAZ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Zaragoza Airport take about 8h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 5,080 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to ZAZ: Ethiopian Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Al Maktoum and Hamad.
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
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.

Flights from IAH to ZAZ

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) had nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to ZAZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ZAZ is about 8 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,080 miles (8,175 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Al Maktoum and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.