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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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ET3501
ET Ethiopian
77L
11:07 PM
CDT
2:12 PM+1
CEST
8h 5m
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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
ORD Chicago 12h 50m AAASAV ET Chicago (ORD) to Zaragoza flights
FCO Rome 14h 51m AZ W4 Rome (FCO) to Zaragoza flights
DOH Doha 37h 9m B6MHQR QR Doha (DOH) to Zaragoza flights
YYZ Toronto ~11h 20m ACOSSN Toronto (YYZ) to Zaragoza flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) ~23h 10m EK EK Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Zaragoza flights
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Houston to Zaragoza
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,080 mi 7h 12m nonstop +7h ahead

IAH–ZAZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,080 miles in approximately 7h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ZAZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 1 77L 8h05 28% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ZAZ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ZAZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Return
ZAZ → IAH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
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 7h 12m 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 time7h 12m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
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 7h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 5,080 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to ZAZ: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci 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) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ZAZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ZAZ is about 7 hours 12 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 Chicago O'Hare, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.