GRX
Granada
Spain
8,178 km
5,081 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,178 km
5,081 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRX IAH
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GRX IAH
ICAO Code LEGR KIAH
City Granada Houston
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 1,860 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 29.980000, -95.340000

Granada (GRX) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,178 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Spain with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:50 in Granada, it's 08:50 in Houston. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,764 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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