JFK to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5,760 km (3,579 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 5,760 km (3,579 mi, 3,110 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 JFK to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of JFK.
How is the JFK to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-MAD in IATA codes and KJFK-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| JFK | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | LEMD |
| Country | United States | Spain |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #24 |
KJFK 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 1,985 ft (605 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to MAD
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| UX | Air Europa | AEA | Europa | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, BA, KL.
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 New York from Madrid?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 5,760 km (3,579 mi, 3,110 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and MAD takes about 7h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from JFK?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to MAD?
6 airlines appear on the JFK-MAD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, Delta Air Lines.
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