Madrid to New York

Flight distance, time and route map · MAD → JFK

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 46°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance5,761 km3,579 miles · 3,110 nautical miles
Flight time
about 7 h 40 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 295° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
New York to Madrid
Manhattan skyline at blue hour
Destination

New York

Manhattan skyline at blue hour

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Questions

How far is Madrid from New York by plane?

The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 5,761 km (3,579 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Madrid to New York?

About 7 h 40 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Madrid heading north-west (295°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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