DFW to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 7,972 km (4,954 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 30m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 7,972 km (4,954 mi, 4,305 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-MAD in IATA codes and KDFW-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| DFW | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | LEMD |
| Country | United States | Spain |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #24 |
KDFW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; LEMD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAD sits 1,391 ft (424 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to MAD
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA, IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Madrid?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 7,972 km (4,954 mi, 4,305 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and MAD takes about 10h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from DFW?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to MAD?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-MAD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, US Airways.
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