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Flight Distance from Madrid (MAD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MADLEMD
Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Great Circle Path
9,385 km5,832 miles • 5,067 NM
Destination Airport
KLAXLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Direct Distance
9,385 km
5,832 Statute Miles
5,067 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 32m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
845 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
311° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 32m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 42m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 33m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇸 Spain→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
- City / Country: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO Code: LEMD
- Coordinates: 40.4934°, -3.5722°
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Elevation: 1998 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
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