LAX to MAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 9,385 km (5,831 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 15m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MAD to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Madrid?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) is 9,385 km (5,831 mi, 5,067 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 LAX to MAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAD is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to MAD route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-MAD in IATA codes and KLAX-LEMD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD (LEMD).
| LAX | MAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | LEMD |
| Country | United States | Spain |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,998 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #24 |
KLAX 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 1,873 ft (571 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to MAD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| IB | Iberia Airlines | IBE | Iberia | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, BA.
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 Los Angeles from Madrid?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are 9,385 km (5,831 mi, 5,067 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to MAD?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and MAD takes about 12h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAD from LAX?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to MAD?
2 airlines appear on the LAX-MAD route in the open dataset, including Finnair, Iberia Airlines.
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