EWR to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5,788 km (3,597 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5,788 km (3,597 mi, 3,125 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 EWR to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of EWR.
How is the EWR to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-MAD in IATA codes and KEWR-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| EWR | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | LEMD |
| Country | United States | Spain |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #24 |
KEWR 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 1,980 ft (604 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR to MAD
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH.
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 Newark from Madrid?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 5,788 km (3,597 mi, 3,125 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and MAD takes about 7h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from EWR?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to MAD?
1 airline appear on the EWR-MAD route in the open dataset, including United Airlines.
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